naval

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British naval ships and soldiers will not be used to block Iranian ports, while UK minesweepers and anti-drone capabilities will continue operating in the region.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Iran built out the Revolutionary Guard’s fleet under a change in doctrine it adopted after the U.S. sank much of the country’s active fleet during a one-day naval battle in April 1988.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

That same weekend, his administration announced a naval blockade of the strategic waterway following the collapse of negotiations led in part by Vice President JD Vance.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Danny Citrinowicz, a fellow at Israel's Institute for National Security Studies, said a naval blockade would indeed expose US forces to increased risk.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

In the waters east of Cuba, the commanders of the Soviet submarines knew Kennedy’s blockade would bring a massive U.S. naval presence to the area.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin