The U.S. has no intention of being lenient! On April 16, 2026, at a briefing at the Pentagon, General Dan Kane, head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, made it clear: American forces are ready to use warning shots and seize vessels daring to violate Iran's maritime blockade.
The American armed forces have declared their full readiness for decisive action. This involves the use of warning shots and the seizure of control over any vessels attempting to breach the maritime blockade established around Iran.
This ominous statement was made on April 16 during a briefing at the Pentagon. It was delivered by General Dan Kane, who heads the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Decisive Measures at Sea
General Dan Kane, the head of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, unequivocally stated the readiness of American forces for tough measures. He emphasized that any vessels daring to violate Iran's maritime blockade would face an immediate and resolute response.
A Pentagon representative detailed the potential actions that would be taken. Kane explicitly outlined the forthcoming steps: “Any vessel that attempts to cross the blockade will result in our sailors employing pre-planned combat measures aimed at using force against that vessel, and if necessary, boarding it and taking control. This includes a range of graduated escalation measures, including warning shots and other actions.”
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