US Central Command: While carrying out a patrol mission in the Middle East, a US Navy P-8 “Poseidon” anti-submarine patrol aircraft carried out aerial refueling close to the US Air Force KC-135 “stratosphere tanker”. The P-8 is a special reconnaissance aircraft. It is one of many devices used to monitor regional waters during the US blockade against Iran. As of July 30, the US Central Command Force has guided 24 merchant ships to change routes, forced 2 ships to stop sailing, and board and inspect 2 ships to ensure that relevant shipping fully complies with control requirements.

US Central Command: While carrying out a patrol mission in the Middle East, a US Navy P-8 “Poseidon” anti-submarine patrol aircraft carried out aerial refueling close to the US Air Force KC-135 “stratosphere tanker”. The P-8 is a special reconnaissance aircraft. It is one of many devices used to monitor regional waters during the US blockade against Iran. As of July 30, the US Central Command Force has guided 24 merchant ships to change routes, forced 2 ships to stop sailing, and board and inspect 2 ships to ensure that relevant shipping fully complies with control requirements.