A U.S. Sailor stands watch in the combat information center aboard guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) as the ship sails in regional waters enforcing the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 19, U.S. forces have redirected 65 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure compliance.

US forces are enforcing a blockade against Iran using naval vessels and boarding actions. This operation has impacted numerous commercial vessels, diverting, disabling, and boarding them to ensure compliance with the blockade.