The United States is not blockading the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran’s ports and coastline, said Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the U.S. Armed Forces Dan Caine at a press conference, APA reports.
He noted that U.S. forces will actively pursue any vessel sailing under the Iranian flag in the Pacific Ocean or any ship attempting to provide material support to Iran.
Dan Caine emphasized that force will be used against vessels attempting to break the blockade.