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Strait of Hormuz escort missions would ‘exceed’ Navy’s capacity, CNO says - Breaking Defense

US Navy Says Strait of Hormuz Escort Duty Would Exceed Its Capacity

The Navy’s top officer told lawmakers that escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz in a contested environment would overextend available naval capacity.

Key Takeaways

The Navy’s top officer said escorting ships through the strait would exceed naval capacity.
The US is continuing a blockade tied to Iranian maritime traffic.

DT Editorial Team·May 22, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

U.S. Expands Maritime Pressure With Full Blockade of Iranian Ports and Coastal Areas

U.S. Central Command says it has begun enforcing a blockade covering Iranian Gulf ports and coastal areas, widening maritime pressure beyond the Strait of Hormuz while leaving neutral transit to non-Iranian destinations.

Key Takeaways

CENTCOM says the blockade covers all Iranian Gulf ports and coastal areas.
Neutral passage through Hormuz to non-Iranian destinations is not supposed to be impeded.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 14, 2026·via twz.com