‘We will use force’: US Navy warns vessels to ‘comply’ with blockade of Iranian ports

The US Central Command has released audio of the US Navy issuing warnings to vessels amid its blockade on ships entering and departing Iranian ports.

“Do not attempt to breach the blockade … if you do not comply with this blockade, we will use force. The whole of the United States Navy is ready to force compliance.”

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has declined to comment on the timeline of the blockade.