Following President Trump's announcement, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that the naval blockade on Iran in the strategic Strait of Hormuz has entered into force, according to Abu Ali Express. The move is part of an ongoing US campaign to secure the waterway.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed Monday evening that the naval blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz is now in effect, according to a report by Abu Ali Express. The announcement comes after a day of conflicting signals regarding the timing of the measure, which President Trump had declared would be reinstated earlier in the day.
The confirmation resolves hours of uncertainty that began when Trump announced the reinstatement of the blockade at 17:18 Jerusalem, as first reported by Barak Ravid (N12). At 18:35 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that CENTCOM was finalizing the blockade for later that day. However, by 21:01 Jerusalem, a separate report indicated the siege would not begin until Tuesday at 23:00. The latest CENTCOM statement now places the blockade in effect as of Monday evening.
The blockade is part of a broader US campaign to secure the strategic waterway, which has included waves of strikes on Iranian forces. As The Zioneer reported on Wednesday, July 8, the US military launched strikes on Iran following threats to shipping, and President Trump warned of potential further strikes. The US has also adopted the title "Guardian of the Strait of Hormuz" and will levy a 20% fee on non-Iranian cargo transiting the strait.
It remains unclear whether the blockade is already being enforced at sea or if the CENTCOM statement marks the formal start of operations. The earlier report of a Tuesday deadline may have reflected a separate operational timeline that has now been superseded.
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