Naval forces used an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, launched from the flight deck of the USS John Paul Jones, to monitor traffic and ensure compliance with the restrictions. The operations are part of a broader US effort to enforce a total maritime blockade against Iran.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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US Redirects 133 Commercial Vessels to Enforce Iran Blockade
Commodities11 days ago
The guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones has deployed to assist the US Navy in restricting maritime access to Iran. US Central Command redirected 133 commercial vessels through the Hormuz Strait as of October 9 to maintain what it describes as an "ironclad" naval blockade.
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