U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) released a statement on enforcing the naval blockade on Iran, which did not address the Revolutionary Guards' firing at tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on X, CENTCOM announced that since the blockade began, '23 ships have complied with forces' instructions to turn around.' It was clarified that 'American forces are enforcing a naval blockade against ships entering or leaving Iranian ports.'

