Trump urges Iran to make deal, says "they have to use common sense"

Apr 23, 2026

US President Trump extended the Iran ceasefire indefinitely while maintaining a port blockade. Despite Tehran seizing two ships, Trump urged a deal, stating Iran...

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.

US escalates rhetoric against Iran as blockade pressure intensifies

Apr 25, 2026

The United States has sharpened its rhetoric against Iran while continuing to enforce an expanding naval blockade, with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth accusing...

CENTCOM says 55 vessels redirected under Iran blockade enforcement

Aug 09, 2026

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Monday (local time) said that US naval forces have redirected 55 commercial vessels as part of efforts to...

CENTCOM says it has redirected 35 commercial vessels as US blockade against Iran continues

Aug 02, 2026

US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday that its forces have redirected 35 commercial vessels, disabled two and boarded two others as the US...

Pentagon claims US blockade has cost Iran $4.8 bn: Report

May 02, 2026

Washington DC [US], May 2 : The US blockade in the Gulf of Oman and surrounding maritime routes has been claimed to have cost...