On June 14, 2026, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) issued an update on the ongoing maritime blockade against Iran. The command shared an image of a sailor aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) and provided the following statement:

A U.S Sailor aboard USS Milius (DDG 69) stands watch as the guided-missile destroyer transits regional waters supporting the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of June 14, CENTCOM forces have redirected 142 commercial ships that complied and disabled 9 vessels that did not comply.