"Present, vigilant, ready", says US Central Command as naval blockade continues against Iran

Washington DC [US] April 18 (ANI): The US military has said that its naval blockade operations targeting Iran continue, even as tensions persist in the Strait of Hormuz, with Central Command stressing that American forces remain fully deployed and alert in the region. The Middle East-based US Central Command released a video stating that its forces remain 'present', 'vigilant' and 'ready'.