An F/A-18 fighter jet launches from the flight deck of USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) while the ship sails in regional waters and supports enforcement of America’s 🇺🇸 steel wall blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 12, U.S. forces have redirected 59 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure full compliance with the blockade.

US forces are enforcing a "steel wall blockade" against Iran using a naval carrier and intercepting commercial vessels. This operation aims to ensure full compliance with the blockade, involving redirection, disabling, and boarding of ships.