How Does a Naval Blockade Work? Explaining the US Plan for Iran

A naval blockade is a belligerent operation that bars all vessels and aircraft from entering or leaving specific enemy ports, airfields, or coastal areas. This definition comes from the US Navy Commander’s Handbook on Naval Operations Law. US Central Command plans to enforce a blockade impartially against ships heading to or from Iranian ports in the Gulf and Gulf of Oman. Non-Iranian vessels bound for other destinations will not be affected. Commercial mariners will receive formal notice before enforcement begins. President Trump suggested other nations would join the effort but did not name them. The BBC reports that the UK will not participate. More details on the US proposal are available in our latest analysis.

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