On August 8, local time, the US Central Command said that US Navy personnel are maintaining the F/A-18 “Super Hornet” fighter on the aircraft carrier “Lincoln” to ensure that the aircraft carrier strike group's equipment remains in combat readiness, and that the maritime blockade against Iran continues to be strictly enforced. As of the same day, the US military had diverted 53 merchant ships, incapacitated 2 ships, and boarded and inspected 2 ships. Furthermore, the US military also allowed more than 30 ships carrying humanitarian aid to pass through the blockade zone.

On August 8, local time, the US Central Command said that US Navy personnel are maintaining the F/A-18 “Super Hornet” fighter on the aircraft carrier “Lincoln” to ensure that the aircraft carrier strike group's equipment remains in combat readiness, and that the maritime blockade against Iran continues to be strictly enforced. As of the same day, the US military had diverted 53 merchant ships, incapacitated 2 ships, and boarded and inspected 2 ships. Furthermore, the US military also allowed more than 30 ships carrying humanitarian aid to pass through the blockade zone.