The US Navy has imposed a naval blockade in Hormuz, forcing six commercial ships to turn back. No ship has managed to pass through the blockade.

The U.S. military announced that on the first day of the naval blockade imposed on the ports and coastal areas of Iran, no ship managed to pass through, and six commercial vessels complied with orders to turn back. The blockade was ordered by President Donald Trump after the failure of peace negotiations with Tehran. According to the U.S. Central Command, the blockade targets all ships entering or leaving Iranian ports, but humanitarian shipments will be allowed under inspection. Over 10,000 American troops and a dozen warships are involved in enforcing the blockade. Although the blockade was announced, two commercial vessels managed to cross the Strait of Hormuz, raising questions about its effectiveness. The blockade could provoke a reaction from Iran and could severely affect the stability of the region, considering that the Strait of Hormuz is crucial for global oil transport.