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US Says No Ships Made It Past in First 24 Hours of Hormuz Blockade
- On Monday, U.S. forces implemented a naval blockade on Iranian ports, deploying more than 10,000 sailors, Marines, and Airmen alongside more than 12 warships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Washington launched the mission after peace talks in Pakistan failed to resolve nuclear tensions, as Tehran reportedly charged a $2 million toll per vessel transiting the Strait due to mine placements.
- During the first 24 hours, no vessels bypassed the blockade and six merchant ships were forced to return to port—significant given that 90% of Iran's economy relies on maritime trade.
- President Donald Trump stated the U.S. Navy will clear waterway mines and "interdict every vessel in International Waters that has paid a toll," ensuring no illegal tolls secure safe passage.
- Trump asserted Iran "would like to make a deal, very badly," framing the blockade as essential to preventing nuclear weapons acquisition while restoring open movement for all countries.
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According to The Washington Post, this involves about 10,000 additional troops, including 6,000 personnel aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush.
CENTCOM Says over 10,000 Troops Enforcing Blockade on Ships at Iranian Ports
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. As the security situation continues to evolve in West Asia and the Gulf region, the US Central Command said that over 10,000 Sailors, Marines, and Airmen along with over a dozen warships and dozens of aircraft are executing the mission to blockade ships entering and departing Iranian ports. World News | CENTCOM Says over 10,000 Troops Enforcing Blockade on Ships at Iranian Ports.
US deploys 10,000 troops and warships in Strait of Hormuz blockade
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said that during the first 24 hours of the naval blockade on Iran's ports, no vessel subject to the relevant directives succeeded in breaching the blockade. It also said that six commercial vessels complied with US forces' instructions and returned to Iranian ports. According to the statement, more than 10,000 American sailors, Marines and Air Force personnel, along with more than 12 warships and dozens of aircraft, …
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