President Donald Trump announced the return of the blockade on Iran via Truth Social, citing the continuous airstrike rounds in recent days, according to reports.
President Donald Trump announced the return of the blockade on Iran via Truth Social on Monday evening, citing the continuous airstrike rounds in recent days. The announcement came minutes after The Zioneer first reported at 17:21 Jerusalem that Trump said he would restore the siege; within the same minute, we confirmed the post on Truth Social. The move marks a significant escalation in the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
Our initial report at 17:21 Jerusalem quoted Trump's statement and noted that the memorandum of understanding with Iran is de facto dead. Moments later, at 17:21, we updated to report that Trump had posted the announcement on Truth Social, moving from an unverified statement to a direct social media declaration. This development follows weeks of US airstrikes: as The Zioneer reported on June 10, Trump declared an end to the ceasefire and vowed "very heavy" strikes. On June 28, Trump confirmed a third wave of US strikes on Iranian missile depots and radar sites, and warned that Iran would not continue to exist.
The blockade announcement is the latest in a series of escalatory moves. As The Zioneer has reported, the US has conducted multiple waves of airstrikes since early June, targeting missile depots, radar sites, and other infrastructure. The specific scope of the blockade—whether naval, economic, or both—and its implementation timeline remain unclear. The White House has not issued an official statement beyond the Truth Social post.
7 developments
- DevelopingUS Central Command says naval blockade on Iran in Strait of Hormuz now in effect
- DevelopingReport: Trump demands immediate, non-phased reopening of Strait of Hormuz and end to naval blockade
- DevelopingIRGC insists on Strait of Hormuz authority after Trump declares US as 'guardian'
- ConfirmedUS military maintains blockade on Iranian ports until Friday deal signing; Strait of Hormuz remains closed
Source and signal
- Internal intake