- The U.S. has initiated a blockade on all ships entering and exiting Iranian ports, with U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) enforcing it in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea.
- The blockade applies to all vessels, regardless of flag, and any unauthorized ship entering or departing the blockaded area will be subject to interception, diversion, and capture.
- The restrictions encompass the entire Iranian coastline, including ports and oil terminals, though humanitarian shipments of food and medical supplies are permitted subject to inspection.
- Nato and key U.S. allies, including the UK, have refused to join the blockade, as confirmed by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency.
- President Donald Trump warned that the U.S. Navy would interdict any vessel paying an illegal toll to Iran, following the failure of high-level talks between the U.S. and Iran in Islamabad.
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