Woofun AI reports that the Joint Maritime Information Center, led by the U.S. Navy, announced the implementation of a maritime blockade on all Iranian ports and coastal areas effective 20:00 GMT on July 14 (04:00 Beijing time on July 15). The restriction applies to all vessels irrespective of their flag and covers the entire Iranian coastline, including oil terminals. Neutral vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to non-Iranian destinations are exempt, and humanitarian supplies may pass subject to inspection.