The US Navy ships involved in the blockade of Hormuz approached Iran within striking distance

More than 15 US Navy ships are involved in the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. It is reported by The Wall Street Journal with reference to a high-ranking American official.

"More than 15 American warships are on site to support the operation, a senior official said," the publication says.

It is noted that the group includes an aircraft carrier, several guided—missile destroyers, an amphibious assault ship and other warships. In particular, they are capable of carrying helicopters for landing operations.

The message to the sailors of the British Navy says that in relation to Iranian ports and coastal areas along the Persian and The Gulf of Oman, as well as some parts of the Arabian Sea, impose restrictions on access to the sea, according to the publication.

According to monitoring services, the ships are now located at a distance of 200 km from the coast of Iran — the US Navy has not been so close since the beginning of the war. Now they are in the reach of Iranian missiles and drones, the Strana newspaper writes.

The day before, Tehran warned that it would attack American warships if they tried to block the passage of ships to and from Iranian ports.

As reported by EADaily, the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz announced by Donald Trump has entered into force, but it is unclear how it will take place. This was stated on Sky News by military expert Sean Bell.

He suggests that, most likely, it will unfold in stages, starting with sending destroyers to the area. However, the "big question" concerns mines, which, according to Iran, were installed in the Strait of Hormuz.