U.S. Forces Resume Naval Blockade Amid Iran Conflict

More than 20 U.S. Navy warships and hundreds of military aircraft are currently operating across the Middle East.

U.S. Central Command and U.S. forces have resumed a naval blockade against vessels traveling to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas.

The blockade comes as more than 20 U.S. Navy warships and hundreds of military aircraft are currently operating across the Middle East. The initial blockade ended on June 18.

On Monday, President Trump announced that the U.S. would be “reimbursed” 20% of all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz. However, Tuesday he announced he had “decided to replace” it with “trade and investment deals that the various Gulf states will be making into the U.S..”

In addition, Tuesday marked the fourth day of U.S. strikes against Iran. The U.S. struck Iranian military targets across the country to degrade Tehran’s ability to attack commercial shipping in the strait.