CENTCOM: Two crew members from a downed U.S. Army AH-64 Apache were pulled from waters off Oman's coast Sunday evening. Both are in stable condition after a joint rescue involving NAVCENT, the 82nd Airborne, and Task Force 59. The crash cause is under investigation.
"Vice Adm. Curt Renshaw, NAVCENT/5th FLEET commander, visited USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), May 15, as the aircraft carrier patrolled regional waters in support of the U.S. blockade operations against Iran. While on board, he interacted with Sailors and addressed them on the 1MC while highlighting the importance of the ongoing mission."
USNAVCENT expands the Iran blockade worldwide. Iranian vessels, OFAC sanctioned ships, and suspected contraband carriers can now be boarded and seized by U.S. forces anywhere, with the move targeting Iran’s shadow fleet of more...
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USNAVCENT expands the Iran blockade worldwide. Iranian vessels, OFAC sanctioned ships, and suspected contraband carriers can now be boarded and seized by U.S. forces anywhere, with the move targeting Iran’s shadow fleet of more than 570 tankers.
Key points
• Blockade in force since April 13 now applies worldwide under belligerent rights
• Neutral flagged vessels tied to Iran or sanctions also at risk
• $400M + per day in Iranian oil revenue at risk
• Nearly 90% of Iran’s trade is sea based
• Rising risk of economic collapse and currency crisis
Source: USNAVCENT / NCAGS advisory via Seatrade Maritime (Marcus Hand), April 16, 2026; m
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