US Military Will Use Force to Stop Ships Violating Blockade: Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
No One Will Be Allowed to Pass Through Strait of Hormuz, US Forces Ready to Strike on a Signal: Gen. Dan CaineWashington (Farzana Chaudhry) — Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine has issued a clear warning that any vessel attempting to violate the blockade of Iranian ports and coastline will…
No One Will Be Allowed to Pass Through Strait of Hormuz, US Forces Ready to Strike on a Signal: Gen. Dan Caine
Washington (Farzana Chaudhry) — Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine has issued a clear warning that any vessel attempting to violate the blockade of Iranian ports and coastline will be stopped by force. He stated that US forces are fully prepared to act on a moment’s notice and will board, seize, or use necessary force against non-compliant ships.
Speaking at a Pentagon press briefing, Gen. Dan Caine revealed that 13 ships have so far made the “wise decision” to turn back instead of attempting to breach the blockade. He clarified that the blockade targets only vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports and coastal areas, while freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz for ships bound to or from non-Iranian ports remains unaffected.
Gen. Caine said:
“Any ship that would cross the blockade would result in our sailors executing pre-planned tactics designed to bring the force to that ship — if need be, board the ship and take her over. We have warned: Do not attempt to breach the blockade. Turn around or prepare to be boarded. If you do not comply, we will use force.”
US Central Command (CENTCOM) head Adm. Brad Cooper confirmed that the blockade has been fully implemented and has completely halted economic trade by sea to and from Iranian ports. The operation involves over 10,000 US troops, multiple warships, and aircraft.
The blockade, ordered by President Donald Trump, aims to increase pressure on Iran. US officials maintain that it is limited to Iranian ports and does not impede international maritime traffic.
