U.S. Military Orders Ships to Turn Around in Strait of Hormuz Operation

The U.S. Central Command has announced that a military blockade operation related to the Strait of Hormuz has resulted in orders for 31 ships to either turn around or return to port. According to NS3.AI, this operation commenced on April 14 in the waters associated with the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Central Command also stated that the U.S. military is deploying what it describes as the most comprehensive and powerful force in history across the Middle East.