- U.S. enforces naval blockade of Iranian ports with 12 warships and 100+ aircraft; no vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since it began.
- Six merchant ships ordered to turn back to Iranian ports; U.S. Central Command states free navigation allowed in Persian Gulf except
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