Baghdad: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Tuesday that it had resumed the maritime blockade on Iran.

According to Iraqi News Agency, CENTCOM stated, "We have resumed the maritime blockade on Iran." The statement highlighted the deployment of more than 20 U.S. warships and hundreds of military aircraft across the Middle East. CENTCOM emphasized the capability of their forces to deliver devastating strikes and maintain a high state of readiness.