First full day of the U.S. naval blockade on Iran:
– Zero vessels left Iranian ports
– Six merchant ships turned back after American warnings
– No shots fired, no enforcement needed

Meanwhile, traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continued normally with over 20 vessels passing through.

The blockade is off to a quiet but effective start.

Iran blinked first, ships are turning around without a fight.

The real test will come in the next few days when Tehran decides whether to push back or keep playing it safe.