US military to enforce blockade in Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea - note to seafarers

The U.S. military will enforce a blockade in Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea east of ‌the Strait ⁠of ⁠Hormuz and it will apply to all vessel traffic regardless of flag, the U.S. Central Command said in a note ⁠to seafarers ‌seen by Reuters on Monday.

The advanced ⁠note said the blockade would come into effect at 1400 GMT on Monday.

"Any vessel entering or departing the blockaded area without authorization ‌is subject to interception, diversion, and capture," the note said.


"The ⁠blockade will not impede neutral transit passage through the Strait of Hormuz to or from non-Iranian destinations."