The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Thursday the USS Boxer was deployed to the Arabian Sea, where the vessel is taking part in the ongoing naval blockade of Iran. Earlier today, the command announced the arrival of the USS George Washington aircraft carrier to the Arabian Sea as tensions with Iran remained elevated. In a post on X, CENTCOM added that 67 commercial vessels have been directed by US forces as part of the blockade, with 3 disabled and 2 boarded to “ensure compliance.” Washington has refrained from resuming military action against Tehran so far, resorting to additional economic pressure against the Middle Eastern country.