U.S. military imposes naval blockade in Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea

The U.S. military has implemented a naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea east of the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported, citing a notice sent to sailors. The blockade applies to all vessels regardless of their flag, and the notice warned that any ship entering or leaving the zone without permission will be subject to seizure, diversion, or detention.