CENTCOM reports turning back 10 ships in the first 48 hours of the US naval blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.
A U.S. official has explicitly stated the military blockade on Iran remains fully in place, providing a direct, on-the-record confirmation of the ongoing enforcement posture.
President Trump has personally confirmed the dual-status of the Strait of Hormuz, stating it is open for general commerce but the blockade on Iran remains active pending a transaction.
Trump explicitly stated the blockade will remain until a transaction with Iran is "100% complete," adding a new condition for its lifting.
Trump explicitly confirmed the blockade remains in force pending negotiations, adding a timeline condition.
Trump adds that the process with Iran should go quickly as most points are already negotiated.
Trump explicitly stated the blockade will remain until a deal with Iran is '100% complete', adding a specific condition for its end.
A U.S. official has confirmed to Reuters that the military blockade of Iran remains in effect.
President Trump personally announced the policy, stating the strait is open for business but the Iran-specific blockade remains until a deal is finalized.
Trump added that the blockade will remain until a US-Iran transaction is complete, noting most points are already negotiated and the process should be quick.
President Trump explicitly stated the blockade will continue until negotiations are finalized.
Trump explicitly stated the US will continue the blockade after Iran's announcement, directly linking the two statements.
Trump provided additional details, specifying that the blockade applies only to Iran and that it will remain until a transaction with Iran is '100% complete,' which he expects to happen quickly.
CENTCOM released new video footage showing the specific action of sailors directing a merchant vessel back to port.
CENTCOM provided a new statistic, stating 19 ships have been forced to return to Iran and that zero vessels have evaded the blockade.
U.S. Central Command provided a specific new statistic, reporting that 19 ships have been turned back since the blockade began.
CENTCOM reports turning back 10 ships in the first 48 hours of the blockade.
