- U.S. enforces naval blockade on Iranian ports, no ships have evaded it since it began.
- A dozen U.S. warships and over 100 aircraft are involved in the operation.
- Six merchant vessels complied with U.S. orders to return to Iranian ports.
- Iran previously restricted commerce throu
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