The US military has warned ships in the Strait of Hormuz ‘prepare to boarded’ as it enforces Donald Trump’s blockade.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) released audio of the ominous radio message on Wednesday even as the President stated that is ‘permanently opening’ the Strait.
‘The US has announced a formal blockade of Iranian ports in coastal areas,’ a military officer says.
‘This is a legal action. All vessels are advised to immediately return to port if leaving, and discontinue transit to Iran if that is your next port of call, do not attempt to breach the blockade.’
The officer warns that any vessels breaching the blockade ‘will be boarded for interdiction and seizure’ and that ‘we will use force.’
Donald Trump at the White House on Monday evening
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) firing a Tomahawk land attack missile in support of Operation Epic Fury on March 1
