The US military announced that the renewed naval blockade of Iran is now in effect, according to a report by Israeli news site Walla. The announcement comes shortly after the official renewal of the siege on the Strait of Hormuz was declared.
On Tuesday evening, the US military confirmed that the renewed naval blockade of Iran is now in effect, according to a report by Israeli news site Walla. The announcement follows the official renewal of the siege on the Strait of Hormuz, which the US military declared on Monday, July 13, with the siege entering into effect at 23:00 Jerusalem, as The Zioneer reported.
As The Zioneer reported on Monday at 17:18 Jerusalem, the US military officially announced the renewal of the siege on the Strait of Hormuz, after President Trump declared the US 'Guardian of the Strait' and imposed a 20% cargo fee on all transiting vessels. CENTCOM subsequently confirmed the blockade was in effect, and the siege was reported to have entered into force at 23:00 Jerusalem. The thread evolved from a single official statement to multiple corroborating reports, including from Ynet and Abu Ali Express.
The Zioneer has previously reported that the blockade was initially imposed in early June, was reportedly lifted on June 16, and was reimposed on July 12 after Iran rejected proposals regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The US also maintained a blockade on Iranian ports until a Friday deal signing, and Iran claimed the blockade was lifted in mid-June. The current confirmation solidifies the blockade's status, though the exact operational details—such as whether enforcement has already begun—remain unverified.
13 developments
- ConfirmedUS military maintains blockade on Iranian ports until Friday deal signing; Strait of Hormuz remains closed
- StrongUS military announces new wave of strikes against Iranian forces in Strait of Hormuz
- DevelopingUS re-imposes sanctions on Iran, renews naval blockade after Iran rejects Hormuz proposals
- DevelopingIranian Armed Forces confirm they are enforcing Strait of Hormuz blockade after explosions, Tasnim reports
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