, April 15 -- The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the ongoing blockade on Iranian ports is being enforced against vessels of all nations entering or leaving Iran's coastal areas.

In a statement, CENTCOM said the operation is being carried out "impartially" and includes US Navy guided-missile destroyers as part of the assets enforcing the blockade, reports Al Jazeera.

"A typical destroyer has a crew of more than 300 sailors that are highly trained in conducting offensive and defensive maritime operations," it added.

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