Donald Trump has announced that the U.S. will implement a full blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, issuing a stern warning to Iran following the collapse of negotiations.
Speaking on Truth Social, President Trump stated that the U.S. Navy will begin intercepting all vessels entering or leaving this strategic waterway, emphasizing:
“No ship paying illegal fees to Iran will be granted safe passage.”
He labeled Iran’s actions as “global extortion.”
⚠️ Blockade after failed negotiations
This move comes immediately after nearly 21 hours of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran in Pakistan ended without result.
Vice President JD Vance confirmed that the two sides failed to reach an agreement, with significant disagreements particularly regarding Iran's nuclear program.
President Trump stated that while other terms were close to a consensus, the nuclear issue “is the only thing that really matters.”
🌍 The world's strategic strait
The Strait of Hormuz is a transit route for more than 20% of the world's seaborne oil. The blockade and fee imposition by Iran have caused global oil prices to fluctuate sharply, threatening the energy security of many nations.
According to the U.S.:
- Iran has deployed mines along the route
- Exact locations remain unidentified
- Vessels are being required to pay a fee of approximately $1 per barrel of oil to pass
Washington believes these fees are being used to fund economic recovery following previous military air strikes.
⚓ U.S. deploys forces, prepares for mine clearing
The United States Navy has begun:
- Moving warships into the area
- Deploying advanced mine-clearing vessels
- Coordinating with allies, including the UK, in an effort to protect oil shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump emphasized that the U.S. is “fully prepared” and warned:
Any Iranian vessel that opens fire will be met with an immediate response.
🔥 Military tensions continue to escalate
President Trump also stated:
- The U.S. will proceed to destroy Iranian minefields
- Ready for military action if necessary
- Emphasized that U.S. forces are in a “combat-ready” state
Previously, the U.S. sent warships through the strait for the first time since the conflict erupted to restore confidence in the shipping route.
