A U.S. Navy sailor is guiding an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter on the deck of the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG-59) during a night flight operation; the ship is currently sailing in the Arabian Sea and is participating in the U.S. naval blockade of Iran.

As of August 14, the U.S. Central Command forces have rerouted 62 merchant vessels, stopped three ships from moving, and inspected two vessels to ensure compliance with regulations.

- U.S. Central Command