The US military said any vessel entering or leaving a blocked area without
authorization may face interception, diversion or capture, according to a notice
to seafarers. The blockade applies to all vessels regardless of flag and will be
enforced in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea east of the Strait of Hormuz.
Neutral transit through the strait to non-Iranian destinations will not be
impeded, though vessels may be subject to search. Humanitarian shipments will be
allowed subject to inspection.
