Washington: (RightNow) The US military has confirmed the blockade of Iranian ports. The US Central Command announced that this blockade will be enforced from Thursday night at 8 PM.

According to CENTCOM, US forces will enforce the blockade on ships coming to and from Iran’s ports and coastal areas. This announcement was made on social media.

The US Central Command stated that the movement of ships not violating the blockade will be supported. The blockade aims to tighten sanctions against Iran.

This blockade is significant for increasing pressure on Iran, as the previous blockade lasted from April 13 to June 18. It may escalate regional tensions.

It should be noted that the US has previously imposed blockades on Iranian ports, which could affect global relations.