The US naval forces continue to enforce the naval blockade imposed on Iran, as the US Central Command (CENTCOM) revealed that its elements diverted 9 commercial ships and disabled a tenth vessel as of July 22, 2025, to ensure full compliance with the blockade terms.

American sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) are conducting operations monitoring from the ship's combat information center as it transits the Arabian Sea.

These measures come in the context of an American escalation to enforce naval restrictions on Iran, a step reflecting the continued military and economic pressure on Tehran.