Svmuu News According to the U.S. Central Command, since the U.S. military began its blockade operation in the waters related to the Strait of Hormuz on April 14, as part of the blockade, the U.S. military has ordered 31 ships to turn around or return to port. The U.S. Central Command also stated that the U.S. military is currently deploying the most comprehensive and powerful military force in history across the entire Middle East region. (Jin10)