US naval blockade halts all maritime trade with Iran in critical escalation

The United States military has enforced a full maritime blockade of Iranian ports, effectively halting all sea-based economic activities in an unprecedented escalation of the current conflict. According to statements from US Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees military operations in the region, no vessels have entered or exited Iran’s coastal ports since the blockade commenced on Monday morning. The operation, involving over 10,000 US sailors, Marines, and Air Force personnel, is being car