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CENTCOM Protects U.S. Warships Transiting Strait of Hormuz > U.S. Central Command > Press Release View - centcom.mil
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U.S. Central Command reported that forces intercepted Iranian attacks and conducted self‑defense strikes while guided‑missile destroyers transited toward the Gulf of Oman. Open-source carrier tracking reporting about 20 warships enforcing the blockade aligns with CENTCOM’s account of a concentrated maritime posture intended to protect transits and interdict Iranian exports. The combined operational tempo and visible carrier movements increase the risk of further naval confrontation and continuing disruption to commercial traffic.
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