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US shares clip of warship enforcing blockade near Iranian ports: ‘If you attempt to run…’
The US Central Command released a clip showing a US warship in the Persian Gulf directing a vessel to comply with a blockade of Iranian ports. The video includes a warning that any vessel may be searched and challenged, and notes that 27 vessels have been directed to turn back since the blockade began.
Why It Matters
The clip underscores ongoing maritime enforcement against Iran and highlights tensions over blockaded Iranian ports, with potential implications for shipping and regional security.
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US Central Command releases clip showing warship warning vessels near Iranian ports
April 20, 2026
The US Central Command released a clip on Monday showing a US warship in the Persian Gulf communicating with a vessel and directing it to comply with the military blockade of Iranian ports imposed by Washington. The video contains the line: “This is US warship 115 entering area of a military blockade.” A voice in the clip notes that any vessel, regardless of flag, would be subject to a search and visit if it tried to enter or exit an Iranian port. The clip ends with the warning: “If you attempt to run the blockade, we will compel compliance of force. Over.” The US said that forces have directed 27 vessels to turn around or return to an Iranian port ever since the blockade began.