The U.S. military will impose a blockade on the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea east of the Strait of Hormuz.

CoinFeed reported on April 13 that, according to Reuters, a notice to crew members indicated that the U.S. military stated any vessels entering or leaving the blockade zone without authorization will be intercepted, diverted, and detained. The blockade applies to all shipping traffic, regardless of flag. The blockade will be implemented in the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea east of the Strait of Hormuz.