[U.S. Central Command: Deploying the Strongest Military Force in History in the Middle East] Odaily Planet Daily News - U.S. Central Command stated that since April 14, when the U.S. military began blockade operations in the waters surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, as part of the blockade, the U.S. military has ordered 31 vessels to turn around or return to port. U.S. Central Command also stated that the U.S. military is currently deploying the most comprehensive and powerful military force in history across the entire Middle East region. (Jin10)