Report: US to enforce Hormuz blockade with air power, using aircraft carriers

Report: US to enforce Hormuz blockade with air power, using aircraft carriers A US blockade preventing ships from leaving Iranian ports will begin with air power, with carrier groups and air forces providing cover, The Atlantic reported, citing military officials. The report said at least two groups of aircraft carriers or air units would be tasked with enforcing the operation, marking a significant escalation in efforts to restrict Iranian maritime activity following the collapse of talks. US air force prepares to launch from the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in support of Operation Epic Fury, on 7 March 2026.