The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said that 21 ships have turned back toward Iran since the enforcement of a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports.

Axar.az informs that according to CENTCOM’s post on X, the guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112) is currently patrolling the Arabian Sea as part of the operation.

“Guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) patrols the Arabian Sea, April 17, as U.S. forces enforce the naval blockade on ships attempting to enter or exit Iranian ports. Since commencement of the blockade, 21 ships have complied with direction from U.S. forces to turn around and return to Iran,” the Command stated.