CENTCOM to Enforce Blockade on Iranian Maritime Traffic

CENTCOM has announced a blockade on all maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports, effective April 13 at 10 a.m. ET. According to NS3.AI, this directive applies to vessels of any flag or ownership within Iranian coastal waters, including ports in the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz to or from non-Iranian ports will maintain freedom of navigation. CENTCOM has not specified the duration of the blockade and stated that further guidance will be provided.