‘Turn Around or Prepare to Be Boarded,’ US Warns Ships
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The US is enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports, warning ships to turn around or face being boarded. The blockade has disrupted global shipping and energy flows, with many vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf.
The US is enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports, warning ships to turn around or face being boarded. US warships have issued warnings to vessels approaching restricted waters, with 13 ships turning around since the blockade began on Monday. The blockade is aimed at disrupting Iran's maritime activities, and is being enforced through a combination of radio warnings and physical presence. The US has emphasized that the blockade is narrowly focused on traffic tied to Iranian ports, and is not an attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz altogether. The move has significant implications for global shipping and energy flows, with about 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas normally transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The situation remains uncertain, with diplomatic efforts underway to ease tensions.
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