Svmuu News U.S. military officials stated that a formal blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would first employ air power. The blockade aims to prevent Iranian vessels and any vessels from other countries departing from Iranian ports from passing through the strait into the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. At that time, at least two aircraft carrier battle groups or land-based air forces would be assigned to provide cover for the maritime forces responsible for monitoring the waterway. P-8 Poseidon patrol aircraft would be responsible for monitoring the waters and striking maritime targets, while E-2 Hawkeye early warning aircraft would fly above the fleet to detect threats and other aircraft. Additionally, the U.S. will deploy a large number of drone swarms to the strait area. (The Atlantic)