A U.S. Sailor directs an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter during nighttime flight operations aboard guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) as the ship sails in the Arabian Sea and enforces the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 14, CENTCOM forces have redirected 62 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure compliance.

US forces are enforcing a blockade against Iran in the Arabian Sea, involving naval operations and the redirection, disabling, and boarding of commercial vessels. This action aims to ensure compliance with US directives.