The U.S. military will impose a blockade on the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea east of the Strait of Hormuz. A notice to crew members indicates that the U.S. military stated any vessels entering or leaving the blockade area without authorization will be intercepted, diverted, and detained. The blockade applies to all shipping traffic, regardless of flag. The blockade will be implemented in the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea east of the Strait of Hormuz.
