President Donald Trump said the United States will begin naval action in the Strait of Hormuz, Truth Social reported Sunday.
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- Trump said that the US Navy would begin blockading ships entering or leaving the strait immediately.
- The post said that US forces may intercept ships accused of paying fees to Iran.
- Trump linked the planned blockade to tensions with Iran and the unresolved dispute over nuclear issues.
the statement She said that this step came after talks in which the nuclear issue remained the main unresolved issue.
Meanwhile, Trump said the US Navy will begin the process of corralling ships trying to enter or exit the Strait of Hormuz. He described the move as an immediate reaction, and said that the goal was to stop what he called “global blackmail.”
The post also said that the United States would move toward a “let all in, let all out” basis at a later stage. Trump said Iran prevented this outcome by raising concerns about mines in the waterway.
Trump said the Navy had been instructed to pursue and intercept ships in international waters that paid what he described as illegal fees to Iran. He added that any ship that pays such fees will not receive safe passage on the high seas.
The post also stated that US forces would begin destroying mines allegedly planted by Iran in the strait. Trump It presented the planned action as part of a broader effort to prevent Iran from using the waterway for pressure during the current crisis.
Additionally, Trump used strong language throughout the post and said that any Iranian forces that fire on American or commercial ships will face direct retaliation. He also wrote that the blockade would begin soon, and said other countries would join the effort.
The statement also claimed that Iran’s naval and air capabilities have deteriorated, and reiterated the administration’s view that Tehran’s nuclear program remains the central issue. Trump said Iran wants money and, more importantly, “nukes.”
The Strait of Hormuz remains a major route
the Strait of Hormuz It remains one of the world’s most important shipping routes for oil and gas flows. Any military movement involving this corridor is monitored by energy markets, shipping operators and governments in many regions.
Trump’s post did not include operational details, an implementation timeline, or the names of any partner countries expected to join. However, the statement set out a clear position that the United States was prepared to take direct action in and around the Strait.
