The US Central Command announced on social media on the 16th that US Marines boarded an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman for inspection that day.
Since the United States resumed its naval blockade against Iran on the 14th, US forces have already forced three merchant ships attempting to breach the blockade to change course, resulting in one 'non-compliant' vessel losing its ability to navigate.
The US Central Command stated that US Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit boarded the 'Wenyao' oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman for inspection.
The US Central Command noted that the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters remain open, except for ships attempting to break through the US blockade.
White House Press Secretary Levitt said at a press briefing on the 16th that more than 10,000 US Navy sailors, Marines, and Air Force personnel, along with two aircraft carriers, over 20 warships, and dozens of aircraft, are carrying out the blockade mission.