On July 16, local time, the US military central command said that up to now, the US military has forced 3 merchant ships trying to break through the blockade to change course, causing 1 uncooperative ship to lose its ability to operate. The US side said that the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters remain free and open, with the exception of ships trying to violate the US blockade against Iran. On July 14, local time, the US military central command said that the US military had resumed the maritime blockade against ships entering and leaving Iranian ports and coastal areas at 16:00 EST on the same day.

On July 16, local time, the US military central command said that up to now, the US military has forced 3 merchant ships trying to break through the blockade to change course, causing 1 uncooperative ship to lose its ability to operate. The US side said that the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters remain free and open, with the exception of ships trying to violate the US blockade against Iran. On July 14, local time, the US military central command said that the US military had resumed the maritime blockade against ships entering and leaving Iranian ports and coastal areas at 16:00 EST on the same day.