US Blockade Halts Iranian Trade

Over 10,000 US personnel and a dozen warships are currently enforcing a strict maritime blockade aimed at suppressing sea traffic to and from Iran.

The operation has reportedly turned back multiple tankers, including Chinese-linked vessels, as the administration seeks to force Tehran into a 'grand bargain'.

While Central Command claims maritime superiority, Iranian officials have threatened to retaliate by blocking the Red Sea if the pressure continues.

The blockade's implementation coincides with a fragile two-week ceasefire that mediators are desperately trying to extend.