US naval blockade against Iran begins; UKMTO confirms enforcement at Iranian ports

Apr 13, 2026

The US military has officially launched a naval blockade of Iranian ports following President Trump's deadline. While "maritime access restrictions" are now being enforced...

"Blockade of Iranian ports has been fully implemented": US CENTCOM

Apr 15, 2026

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday announced that a full blockade of Iran's ports has been successfully implemented, with US forces asserting...

Araghchi warns of "dangerous consequences" against US blockade on Iranian ports

Apr 16, 2026

Iranian Foriegn Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has warned of "dangerous consequences" in response to what he described as provocative actions by the United States...

US naval blockade against Iran remains in force: CENTCOM

May 09, 2026

CENTCOM said it redirected 58 commercial vessels and disabled 4 since April 13 to prevent the ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports.

"Blockade will remain": Trump keeps pressure on Iranian ports despite Hormuz reopening

Apr 17, 2026

US President Donald Trump confirmed the Strait of Hormuz is "fully open" but maintains a naval blockade on Iranian ports until a "100% complete"...

US deploys 12 ships, 100 aircraft to enforce blockade on Iranian ports

Apr 17, 2026

In a post on X, CENTCOM said, "USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) transits the Arabian Sea as the United States blockades Iran's ports and...