US details bounds of Hormuz blockade as at least two ships turn back

On 2026-04-13, U.S. Central Command said a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz had gone into effect and set out its enforcement boundaries extending into the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea. The note said vessels entering or leaving the blockaded area without authorization could be intercepted, diverted, and captured. Reuters reported at least two ships turned back as the blockade began.