The Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC), led by the U.S. Navy, said the U.S. military will begin a maritime blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas at 20:00 GMT on July 14 (04:00 local 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 non‑Iranian destinations will not be impeded. Humanitarian shipments will be allowed but subject to inspection.