France condemns Russia's decision to suspend participation in Black Sea grain initiative, calls for reversal of decision

Jul 18, 2023

France said Russia is responsible for blocking navigation in the maritime area and is imposing a blockade on Ukrainian ports.

Sanctioned Iranian supertanker reportedly transits Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade

Apr 15, 2026

Iranian authorities claim a sanctioned supertanker and a food vessel transited the Strait of Hormuz despite a US blockade. However, CENTCOM asserts the blockade...

US forces turn back 38 ships from Iranian ports as maritime blockade continues

Apr 27, 2026

United States Central Command (CENTCOM) is enforcing a strict blockade on Iranian ports, preventing ships from entering or exiting Iranian waters. Forces have already...

"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...

Iran warns of reciprocal action if US blockade on its ports continues

Apr 17, 2026

Iran has warned that it will take reciprocal measures if the United States continues its maritime blockade targeting Iranian ports, even as it outlined...

Maritime blockade of Iranian ports to begin on April 13, says US Central Command

Apr 13, 2026

According to the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), the measure will apply uniformly to ships of all nationalities operating in and around Iranian ports...