A U.S. Sailor directs the takeoff of a UH-1Y Venom utility helicopter from the flight deck of USS Boxer (LHD 4) as the amphibious assault ship sails in the Arabian Sea enforcing the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Sept. 1, U.S. forces have redirected 84 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure compliance.

A U.S. Navy ship, USS Boxer, is enforcing a blockade against Iran in the Arabian Sea. U.S. forces have actively intercepted and inspected commercial vessels to ensure compliance with the blockade.