{"id":12170,"date":"2026-04-16T04:04:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T04:04:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/d.sheep-mine.ts.net\/?p=12170"},"modified":"2026-04-16T04:04:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T04:04:40","slug":"130296101-cms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d.sheep-mine.ts.net\/?p=12170","title":{"rendered":"Us Central Command: ‘We will use force’: New audio captures US Navy’s final warning to ships entering & departing Iranian ports amid blockade – The Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday released an audio message of US naval forces warning vessels against attempting to breach its ongoing blockade of Iranian ports.In a post on X, United States Central Command said US naval vessels are actively patrolling the Gulf of Oman as part of the blockade. \u201cUS forces are present, vigilant, and ready to ensure compliance,\u201d it said. <\/p>\n

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WATCH: U.S. Navy In Gulf Warns Ships Against Defying Hormuz Blockade<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The audio message, purportedly broadcast to ships in the region, delivers a warning: \u201cThe US has announced a formal blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas\u2026 Do not attempt to breach the blockade. Vessels will be boarded for interdiction and seizure.\u201dIt further cautions that ships must \u201cturn around and prepare to be boarded,\u201d adding, \u201cIf you do not comply with this blockade, we will use force. The whole of the United States Navy is ready to force compliance.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The development comes as the US steps up enforcement of the naval blockade imposed earlier this week. A US warship, USS Spruance (DDG 111), recently forced an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel to turn back after it attempted to evade restrictions.Centcom said at least 10 vessels have already been redirected, with \u201czero ships\u201d breaching the blockade since its launch. The operation aims to cut off maritime trade routes to Iran, effectively isolating its economy.The blockade spans key waterways, including the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman, with US forces asserting control over shipping movements in and out of Iranian ports.The warning comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, even as diplomatic efforts continue. Iran has threatened to halt trade in the Gulf region if the blockade is not lifted, signalling the risk of further escalation.At the same time, US President Donald Trump has indicated that the conflict could be \u201cvery close to over,\u201d with talks potentially resuming soon.<\/div>\n\n

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