US Navy maintains 15-ship presence in Middle East region, may participate Iran blockade

Iran Herald · April 14, 2026 War

Washington [US], April 14 (ANI): The United States Navy currently maintains a presence of at least 15 ships in the Middle East region, including the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and 11 destroyers, which could potentially take part in a maritime blockade of Iran's ports, according to a US official, following orders from President Donald Trump, CNN reported.