Iran Blockade: IRGC Strikes Three Cargo Ships in the Strait of Hormuz
This morning, Iran reportedly attacked at least three container ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with the Royal Navy indicating “significant damage” to one vessel, which Tehran claims it seized to review its cargo and documents. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) opened fire on the container ships as they tried to navigate the Strait […]
Sen. Chris Murphy suggests he needs to avoid sarcasm following his comments on the Iran blockade
On Tuesday, Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut suggested that perhaps “the cynicism should stop” following criticism of his brief reply to reports about an Iranian-linked vessel bypassing a U.S. naval blockade. Murphy’s comment came in response to a post on X about a Lloyd’s List news article. This report indicated that at least 26 Iranian-linked […]
Trump Prolongs Iran Ceasefire and Blockade While Talks Stay Uncertain
Trump Updates on Ceasefire and Blockade Against Iran On Tuesday, President Donald Trump declared via Truth Social that the ceasefire and blockade against Iran will be maintained for the foreseeable future. Earlier, Trump had announced a two-week pause in military strikes just seven hours before a deadline for Iran to accept certain conditions. Vice President […]
See US Marines Descend onto Iranian Blockade Runner
U.S. Marines Seize Iranian Ship Early Monday, U.S. Central Command shared new footage showing Marines boarding and capturing an Iranian ship that was attempting to evade a U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. On Sunday, President Donald Trump revealed that the USS Spruance, an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, had shelled and taken control […]
Trump Announces US Navy Captured Iranian Cargo Ship That Defied Blockade After Damaging Its Engine Room
US Navy Captures Iranian-Flagged Vessel in the Gulf of Oman President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the U.S. Navy has fired on and captured an Iranian-flagged ship that was allegedly attempting to thwart the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on Truth Social from April 12, Trump declared a blockade of […]
Iran Says It Has Closed the Strait of Hormuz Again Due to U.S. Blockade
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Amid US Naval Blockade On Saturday morning, Iran’s military announced it had shut down the Strait of Hormuz. This decision came after the U.S. refused to lift a naval blockade that was hindering Iranian vessels from navigating through the strait. A representative from Hazrat Khatam al-Anbiya, the central command of […]
Iranian general cautions about potential closure of Red Sea shipping route due to US blockade
President Trump suggests new negotiations as U.S. naval blockade continues Reporting on the ongoing situation in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. naval blockade has now entered its third day, effectively halting maritime trade with Iran. Despite official statements from the White House that there is no formal extension of the ceasefire, President Donald Trump […]
US prepares for quick boat clash in Hormuz Strait blockade
U.S. Military Strategy Against Iranian Fast-Attack Vessels The United States is gearing up to address threats from Iranian fast-attack boats, adopting strategies previously used in operations against drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. Since September 2025, U.S. forces have conducted numerous lethal strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels, as part of a wider military […]
US reveals strong increase in Iran blockade, advises regime to ‘make careful choices’
U.S. Military to Intensify Actions Against Iranian-Flagged Vessels WASHINGTON – The U.S. military has pledged to “aggressively pursue” Iranian-flagged vessels and any ships aiding the regime globally. This announcement was made by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Cain on Thursday, as part of an effort to expand Iran’s port blockade in […]
Windward AI reports that Iran is evading the US blockade through offshore oil networks.
US Blocks Iran’s Strait of Hormuz, Halting Trade The United States has officially implemented a blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, significantly impacting the nation’s economy and leading to daily losses of around $435 million, according to CENTCOM. President Trump has pointed to the importance of collaboration with China and indicated future […]