US General Caine says US forces are ready to resume major combat operations at a moment's notice
Importance
Level 1
Blockade
- The blockade applies to all ships heading to or from Iran's ports.
- It is not a blockade of the whole Strait of Hormuz.
- Enforcement to occur in Iran's territorial seas and in international waters.
- US will pursue any vessel attempting to provide support to Iran.
- This includes dark fleet vessels carrying Iranian oil.
- If vessels do not comply, force will be used.
- 13 ships have made a wise choice to turn around as they approached the blockade.
- As of this morning, US has not had to board any ships.