This morning I'd like to give you an update on the ongoing blockade in the CENTCOM AOR area of responsibility. On Monday 13th April, at 10am Eastern Standard Time, at the direction of the President, America's Joint Force began implementing a blockade against Iran. under the leadership of Admiral Cooper and the team at centcom. Let me be clear. This blockade applies to all ships, regardless of nationality, heading into or from Iranian ports. (11:08–11:20)
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Asserts that a blockade against Iran was initiated by the U.S. Joint Force on April 13th.
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