US releases video of helicopter crew enforcing Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade

The US military has released a video showing a helicopter crew redirecting a ship amid Donald Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade. Footage shared by the US Central Command on Monday (20 April) shows a crew member communicating with a ship attempting to enter an area of blockade, warning that the blockade on Iranian ports will be enforced against all ships “regardless of flag”. He added: “Any vessel will further intent to enter or exit An Iranian port will be subject to the right of visit and search in accordance with international law. “If you attempt to run the blockade, we will compel compliance with force.” CENTCOM says US forces have directed 27 vessels to turn around or return to an Iranian port.