President Donald Trump announced the renewal of the US naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz Monday evening, according to Israeli media reports. The US military is reportedly preparing to begin enforcing the blockade later today. The declaration follows earlier reports that the US would enforce the blockade and impose a 20% cargo fee.
President Donald Trump formally announced the renewal of the US naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz Monday evening, Israeli media reported. The US military is reportedly preparing to begin enforcing the blockade later today, a separate report added.
The formal declaration is the latest in a rapid escalation Monday. At 16:53 Jerusalem, Trump threatened to 'eliminate' Iranian leadership and announced plans for significant attacks (The Zioneer). At 17:21, Trump posted on Truth Social that he was restoring the blockade, later clarifying that the Strait of Hormuz would remain open, that the blockade targets only Iranian ships, and that a 20% cargo fee would take effect immediately (The Zioneer). At 18:39, the US military said it would enforce the blockade later today (The Zioneer). At 18:54, Trump detailed the Iran-only blockade and the fee (The Zioneer).
The blockade renewal follows weeks of US strikes on Iranian forces in the region, as the Trump administration has declared an end to the ceasefire with Iran and signaled a 'battle for Hormuz.' The US has conducted multiple waves of strikes, and Trump has issued ultimatums for a deal (The Zioneer).
As of Monday evening, enforcement of the blockade was expected to begin imminently, though the exact timing remains unclear. The move is likely to further escalate tensions with Iran, which has previously threatened to close the strait.
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
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