According to CoinMeta, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the United States will impose "unprecedented economic measures" against Iran, including economic isolation and a continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, in order to prevent any goods from entering or leaving Iranian ports. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the U.S. military can maintain the maritime blockade against Iran indefinitely. Media reports indicate that the U.S. aircraft carrier USS George Washington is replacing the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed in the Middle East for over 250 days. Hegseth also responded to reports about poor conditions on the USS Lincoln, stating that these reports are "completely misunderstood." California Congressman Mike Levin expressed concern, citing reports from military families that indicated issues such as moldy showers, damaged toilets, a lack of hot water, and a shortage of fresh produce on the USS Lincoln.