US begins blockade of ships entering, leaving Iranian ports
The US military has started implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports, enforcing it “impartially against vessels of all nations.” US Central Command said it will not impede freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz to non‑Iranian ports. The move follows failed US‑Iran talks in Islamabad.
The United States military began enforcing a blockade on Monday of all maritime traffic entering or leaving Iranian ports. US Central Command, responsible for military operations in the Middle East, announced on Sunday that the blockade would be “enforced impartially against vessels of all nations” calling at Iranian ports in the Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. CENTCOM added that its forces “will not impede freedom of navigation for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non‑Iranian ports.”
Failed Talks Precede Blockade
President Donald Trump announced the blockade on Sunday, set to take effect at 14:00 GMT on Monday. The decision followed rare direct talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad over the weekend, aimed at ending the war that began on 28 February. The negotiations lasted 21 hours but failed to produce an agreement. Iran has condemned the blockade as “revenge against the global economy,” while Qatar has urged Tehran to re‑engage with Pakistan‑led mediation and reopen the strait.
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