The U.S. has deployed over 15 warships in the Strait of Hormuz to block Iranian ports, after U.S-Iran peace negotiations in Pakistan failed, after Tehran refused to give up its nuclear ambitions, according to reports.
Through this move, Washington aims to prevent Iran from exporting oil and controlling maritime trade through the strategic waterway.
The United States Central Command confirmed that the naval blockade came into effect at 14:00 GMT on Monday.
Per the announcement, any ship entering or leaving the blocked area without permission can be intercepted or even seized.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations issued an advisory stating that restrictions also apply to Iranian ports and coastal regions in the Gulf, including the Gulf of Oman and some parts of the Arabian Sea.
The U.S Naval Fleet currently deployed in the region includes aircraft carriers, guided-missile destroyers and amphibious assault ships that can deploy helicopters and Marines and support vessels that are coordinating operations.
Though Washington has not released a full list of the vessels, several
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