On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced that the United States Navy will now take measures to block all vessels attempting to navigate through the Strait of Hormuz. Furthermore, the Navy will intercept any ship in international waters that has paid a toll to Iran.
In a message shared on Truth Social, Trump expressed, “Iran had committed to keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, yet they have failed to fulfill this promise. This has led to widespread anxiety and distress for many people and nations globally. They claim to have placed mines in the water, although most of their naval capabilities and mine-laying equipment have been destroyed.”
This announcement regarding the Strait of Hormuz follows unsuccessful negotiations between the U.S. and Iran aimed at resolving ongoing conflicts, despite discussions that concluded on Sunday in Islamabad, which put a two-week ceasefire at risk.
Regarding the Islamabad talks, Trump remarked that the discussions “went well, with agreement on most points,” but he indicated that no consensus had been reached concerning Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
“Effective immediately, the United States Navy, recognized as the best in the world, will commence efforts to BLOCKADE all vessels attempting to enter or exit the Strait of Hormuz,” the President stated, emphasizing his opposition to Tehran’s practice of charging ships a toll for passage.
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