U.S. Navy Maintains Maritime Blockade on Iranian Ports

The U.S. Navy Central Command's Naval Cooperation and Guidance for Shipping (NCAGS) issued a shipping warning on the 30th, stating that the maritime blockade on Iranian ports remains in effect. According to Odaily, the restrictions cover the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, and parts of the northern Arabian Sea. On the same day, the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) released an updated maritime security notice, maintaining the security threat level in these waters at 'severe.' Shipowners, operators, and crew members are advised to closely monitor changes in the regional security situation.