VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-07-15
“The strikes took place the same day U.S. forces resumed the naval blockade against vessels transiting to or from Iranian ports and coastal areas. The blockade went into effect at 4 p.m. ET today,”
CENTCOM · said 2026-07-15 · reported 2026-07-15
CENTCOM said the strikes coincided with the resumption of a naval blockade against vessels transiting to or from Iranian ports.
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