Middle East – A video recorded on April 25, 2026, shows U.S. forces patrolling international waters while enforcing an ongoing naval blockade against Iran.

The footage documents military vessels operating at sea as part of the broader blockade effort targeting maritime traffic connected to Iranian ports and coastal areas.

The operation is being carried out under United States Central Command, with forces deployed to monitor and control vessel movement in the region.

According to official reporting, the blockade is part of a large-scale maritime enforcement effort involving naval and air assets, with ships being redirected or stopped if they attempt to enter or leave restricted areas.

Earlier reporting indicates the operation began in April 2026 and has involved interception and diversion of multiple commercial vessels as part of enforcement activity in surrounding waters.

The video shows continuous patrol activity in international waters, reflecting ongoing enforcement of the blockade mission.

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