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U.S. Central CommandSep 10, 5:11 PM ET

U.S. Air Force F-35A stealth fighter jets refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker while patrolling the Middle East. https://t.co/vKSqdUHoju

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U.S. Central CommandSep 10, 12:12 PM ET

A U.S. Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter launches from the flight deck of USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) while enforcing the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Sept. 10, U.S. forces have redirected 96 commercial vessels to ensure total compliance. More than 50 vessels supporting humanitarian aid have been allowed to pass.

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U.S. Central CommandSep 7, 4:36 PM ET

An E/A-18G aircraft launches from the flight deck of USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during night flight operations while the ship supports enforcement of the U.S. blockade against Iran in the Arabian Sea. As of Sept. 7, CENTCOM forces have redirected 94 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure complete compliance with the blockade.

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U.S. Central CommandSep 6, 3:35 PM ET

A U.S. Navy E-2D Hawkeye command and control aircraft lands aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) as the aircraft carrier sails in the Arabian Sea supporting military operations in the Middle East. https://t.co/QpQtWAIgDO

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U.S. Central CommandSep 6, 7:44 AM ET

A U.S. Air Force F-35A stealth fighter jet patrols over regional waters as CENTCOM forces continue to enforce the maritime blockade against Iran. As of Sept. 6, U.S. forces have redirected 92 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure strict compliance.

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U.S. Central CommandSep 2, 3:30 PM ET

The U.S. Navy continues to strictly enforce the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Sept. 2, U.S. forces have redirected 86 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure compliance.

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U.S. Central CommandSep 1, 10:32 AM ET

A U.S. Sailor directs the takeoff of a UH-1Y Venom utility helicopter from the flight deck of USS Boxer (LHD 4) as the amphibious assault ship sails in the Arabian Sea enforcing the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Sept. 1, U.S. forces have redirected 84 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure compliance.

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U.S. Central CommandAug 30, 5:08 PM ET

A U.S. Sailor directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter onto the flight deck of USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) while the ship sails in the Arabian Sea enforcing the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 30, CENTCOM forces have redirected 83 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure compliance with the blockade.

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U.S. Central CommandAug 28, 7:54 PM ET

A U.S. Sailor stands lookout watch aboard USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) as the ship sails in regional waters enforcing the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 28, CENTCOM forces have redirected 82 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure compliance.

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U.S. Central CommandAug 27, 10:04 AM ET

U.S. Navy E/A 18G electronic-warfare aircraft patrol the skies over the Middle East while the U.S. continues to enforce the blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 27, CENTCOM forces have redirected 75 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure compliance.

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U.S. Central CommandAug 23, 6:00 PM ET

A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk conducts a vertical replenishment for USS Boxer (LHD 4) from USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) while the ships sail in regional waters in the Middle East. https://t.co/Ch9fNFFZPO

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U.S. Central CommandAug 23, 12:57 PM ET

A U.S. Sailor monitors flight operations aboard USS John Finn (DDG 113) as the guided-missile destroyer sails in the Arabian Sea and enforces the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 23, U.S. forces have redirected 70 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure compliance.

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