U.S. forces have intensified a maritime blockade of ships trading with Iran, according to a briefing by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on April 24, 2026. Hegseth said the blockade, which covers the Strait of Hormuz and extends to global waters, has turned back 34 vessels that meet the U.S. criteria of Iranian flag or destination. He added that a second aircraft carrier will join the blockade shortly and that the U.S. has seized two Iranian dark‑fleet ships in the Indo‑Pacific region. The Secretary also noted that President Trump has authorized Central Command to destroy Iranian fast boats that threaten U.S. or commercial shipping. Gen. Dan Caine reported interdictions of the container ship Touska, the tanker Tifani, and the vessel Majestic X, all now in U.S. custody.
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