U.S. Sailors observe an MH-60R Sea Hawk landing on the flight deck aboard USS Ross (DDG 71). Ross is one of more than 20 warships supporting the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 21, U.S. forces have redirected 68 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure compliance.

US forces are enforcing a blockade against Iran using naval assets and conducting vessel inspections. This operation involves numerous warships and has resulted in the redirection, disabling, and boarding of commercial vessels.