US deploys 10,000 troops in naval blockade on Iranian ports
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- Over 10,000 US personnel involved in maritime operation
- Blockade targets Iranian ports and coastal waters
- Move follows breakdown of Islamabad talks
The United States' large-scale naval operation to enforce a blockade on Iranian ports and surrounding coastal areas is still ongoing, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM).
In a statement, CENTCOM said more than 10,000 US sailors, Marines, and Airmen are participating in the operation, which involves naval carrier groups and destroyers operating in the region.
Imagery released showed an F/A-18E Super Hornet operating from the USS Abraham Lincoln, sailing alongside the USS Delbert D. Black, as part of the deployment.
An F/A-18E Super Hornet taxis on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as it sails alongside the USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119), April 16.
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) April 17, 2026
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The operation is aimed at restricting maritime access to and from Iranian ports, in what CENTCOM described as an effort to prevent the movement of ships attempting to enter or leave the country.
The announcement follows reports of stalled negotiations in Islamabad and comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with diplomatic efforts continuing alongside the escalation.
