No ships got through in first 24 hours: How US is enforcing a sweeping blockade on Iranian ports
US forces have imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports, halting all maritime trade in and out of the country.
Over 10,000 personnel and numerous warships are enforcing the operation, impacting vessels of all nations.
This move escalates regional tensions, with global energy markets already feeling the strain.
US Blockade Halts Iranian Trade
- US blockade of Iranian ports 'fully implemented' • FRANCE 24 English 📹 France 24 — · 6min
- Iran-Linked Ships Slow or Stop as U.S. Blockade Is ‘Fully Implemented’ The New York Times —
- Trump Says Iran War is 'Close to Over' as Blockade Continues NBC News —
- Trump declares war is 'close to over' and wants 'grand bargain' in Iran talks as US claims blockade on Strait of Hormuz 'fully implemented' - Updates Daily Mail —
- U.S. and Iran inch toward framework deal to end war, U.S. officials say Axios —