The US Navy-run Joint Maritime Information Center said on July 13 the US will
begin enforcing a maritime blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas from
20:00 GMT on July 14 (04:00 Beijing July 15). The blockade applies to all
vessels regardless of flag and covers Iran's entire coastline, including ports
and oil terminals. Neutral ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz to or from
non-Iran destinations will not be impeded. Humanitarian shipments will be
permitted but subject to inspection.