A US Central Command spokesperson told the New York Times that CENTCOM is finalizing final coordination and will impose a blockade on Iran later today, according to the report.
The US Central Command spokesperson told the New York Times on Monday evening that CENTCOM is finalizing coordination and will impose a blockade on Iran later today, according to the report. The statement confirms earlier reports of an imminent blockade.
As The Zioneer reported at 18:36, a CENTCOM spokesperson told the NYT that the blockade would be imposed in the early night hours. An article published at 18:35 detailed CENTCOM's final coordination. Earlier at 17:48, a US official told the NYT that a larger wave of strikes on Iran is expected tonight, indicating a broader escalation.
The exact timing and scope of the blockade remain unspecified, and it is unclear how Iran will respond. The development follows days of heightened US military activity and statements from senior officials about a major campaign against Iranian targets.
7 developments
- StrongUS military says it will enforce blockade on Strait of Hormuz later today
- DevelopingIran says US has begun lifting naval blockade on its ports
- ConfirmedUS military maintains blockade on Iranian ports until Friday deal signing; Strait of Hormuz remains closed
- DevelopingWSJ: US warships on alert as Trump may order naval blockade of Iran 'within hours'
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