A U.S. Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter launches from the flight deck of USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) while enforcing the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Sept. 10, U.S. forces have redirected 96 commercial vessels to ensure total compliance. More than 50 vessels supporting humanitarian aid have been allowed to pass.

The US Navy is enforcing a blockade against Iran, with helicopters launching from the USS Rafael Peralta. U.S. forces have redirected numerous commercial vessels to ensure compliance with the blockade.