US Naval Forces Intensify Blockade of Iranian Ports Amid Ceasefire Violations
U.S. naval units operating under CENTCOM intensified a presidential-directed blockade of major Iranian ports on June 27, 2026. The enforcement action follows repeated violations of the June 17 ceasefire, specifically the deployment of minelaying assets and offensive drone platforms from Iranian coastal facilities. USCENTCOM officials stated the blockade aims to prevent the further export of kinetic threats while ensuring that neutral commercial vessels can still transit the Strait of Hormuz under U.S. and allied protection.