At 5:30 p.m. Tehran time on Monday, the United States began blockading Iranian ports and imposing maritime access restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, the Persian Gulf, and the Sea of Oman, affecting vessels of any flag interacting with Iranian ports and facilities. The blockade, announced by the U.S. Navy and CENTCOM, covers the entire Iranian coastline, restricting access to ports and coastal areas in southern Iran.
