US Deploys 15 Warships for Hormuz Strait Blockade

The United States (US) is deploying over 15 warships, including one aircraft carrier, to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump announced the start of the blockade on Monday (13/6/2026), with the US warships likely to remain outside the strait to avoid potential threats from Iran, according to senior US official Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan. This blockade was implemented after the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, failed to reach an agreement, particularly regarding the nuclear issue. Vice President JD Vance, who led the US delegation, stated the US rejects Iran's uranium enrichment program on allegations it will be used for nuclear weapons, while Iran strongly denies the accusations and states its program is for civilian purposes. The US Central Command (Centcom) confirmed the blockade as the execution of Trump's directive, with the warships capable of operating helicopters and directing commercial vessels to designated holding areas. https://www.harianaceh.co.id/2026/04/14/amerika-serikat-kerahkan-15-kapal-perang-blokade-selat-hormuz/