US announces end of Iranian blockadeAugust 31
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A U.S. sailor monitors flight operations aboard the USS John Finn (DDG 113), a guided-missile destroyer sailing in the Arabian Sea in response to the blockade of Iran. As of August 23, the U.S. military had ordered 70 merchant ships to change course, rendered three merchant ships immobile, and boarded two more for inspection to ensure compliance with blockade regulations.
Live: US forces redirect 70 vessels during reinstated naval blockade on Iranian ports
CENTCOM released a video of the guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn in the Arabian Sea, announcing that as of August 23, US forces had forced 70 commercial ships to change course, disabled three ships, and inspected two ships as part of the Iran blockade.
US military: 68 commercial ships diverted as part of US blockade of Iran
Iranian crude availability has tightened sharply amid the persistent US maritime blockade. Kpler data show ~83 mb of Iranian crude is now positioned outside the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, down from more than 100 mb before Washington reinstated restrictions in mid-July. #OOTT
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it had diverted 67 commercial vessels, disabled three and seized two more as part of the naval blockade of Iran.
Trump Says U.S. Will Carry Out An 'Economic D-Day' Against Iran. Countries Dealing With Tehran Will Be Targeted Too.. • "These maniacs are on the ropes, and these HISTORIC MEASURES will cripple them and their ability to project terror worldwide," Trump added.
US launches "economic war" against Iran; Trump warns supporting countries; negotiations stalled, pressure for compromise
US launches "economic war" against Iran; Trump warns supporting countries
Reporter: The Treasury Secretary says we may see the most effective sanctions on Iran this week. When will they go into effect and what else might be sanctioned in Iran? TRUMP:
Well, we have things that we can sanction. We have very tough sanctions and we'll see what happens. Right now, the strait is open. There are a lot of ships coming through. They don't report it and it may slow down a little bit at some point, but there are a lot of ships coming through right now. The naval blockade has been very effective. Zero. I mean, really, as long as it's been in place — and it's been in place for a long time — except for a couple of short breaks where we intentionally opened it up based on a deal. But that deal didn't work out. You know, the deal didn't work out the way they said it would; When they tell us one thing and do another. But the blockade has been 100 percent successful. No ships have entered Iran, but ships are entering for other places. We'll see. We'll see what happens. Either things will get really good and the price of oil will drop like a rock, or we'll continue doing exactly what we're doing. You know, they were talking about $350 a barrel and today it's $84, $85 and we're extracting a lot of oil. But another thing that's happened is that people have found other alternatives that they never thought of: Texas, Alaska, Louisiana and other places. In addition, there's an unprecedented number of pipelines being built. So I think the Strait of Hormuz is no longer as important as it used to be. @VahidOnline
CENTCOM announced that US forces have so far diverted 65 commercial vessels, disabled three, and boarded two as part of the naval blockade of Iran.
CENTCOM added that the guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones is deployed to the waters of the region to enforce the blockade.
The US military rerouted 65 ships and disabled 3 as part of the Iran blockade.
A U.S. Sailor stands watch in the combat information center aboard guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) as the ship sails in regional waters enforcing the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 19, U.S. forces have redirected 65 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure compliance.
A U.S. Sailor stands watch in the combat information center aboard guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) as the ship sails in regional waters enforcing the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 19, U.S. forces have redirected 65 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure compliance.
Trump wrote last week that Iran can't do anything; he also said the other day that the Strait of Hormuz is open and the blockade remains in force.
There are currently no ongoing or planned dialogues or negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The maritime blockade remains fully in effect and in good standing. The Strait of Hormuz remains open and allows normal passage. All mines have been cleared or detonated. Thank you for your attention! President Donald J. Trump
Trump makes his stance on negotiations clear: no scheduled meetings with Iran, and the naval blockade continues.
US President Donald Trump: — There are no talks or negotiations currently underway or planned with Iran — The naval blockade against Iran is in full force and effect — The Strait of Hormuz is open and operational, and all sea mines have been removed or destroyed
US President Donald Trump: No talks or contacts are underway, and no meetings are scheduled with Iran. The naval blockade remains in place.
Trump: No negotiations with Iran, naval blockade continues 5 PM News Bulletin
Trump: “No Talks with Iran… Blockade on Iran to Remain”
*US President Donald Trump:* There are no talks or discussions taking place, or planned, with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The naval blockade remains in full effect. The Strait of Hormuz is open and operational. All naval mines have been removed or detonated. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
Trump's claim: There are no negotiations or talks with the Islamic Republic of Iran, and no negotiations or talks are planned. The naval blockade remains fully in place and in effect. The Strait of Hormuz is open and active. All naval mines have been collected or detonated. Thank you for your attention to this issue! / Selected
US President Donald Trump wrote on the Truth Social network on Tuesday, August 17: "There are no negotiations or talks with the Islamic Republic, and no negotiations or talks are planned."
He added: "The naval blockade remains in full force, the Strait of Hormuz is open and active, and all naval mines have been collected or detonated."
Trump: - The Strait of Hormuz is open and operating normally. - The naval blockade on Iran is strong and effective.
Trump: The naval blockade on Iran remains in full force and effectiveness, and the Strait of Hormuz is open and operating normally.
Trump on Truth Social: There are no negotiations or talks with the Islamic Republic of Iran, and no negotiations or talks are planned. The naval blockade remains in full force. The Strait of Hormuz is open and operational. All naval mines have been collected or detonated. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
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TRUMP CLAIM THAT THE MARITIME BLOCKADE AGAINST IRAN REMAINS IN FORCE AND THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ IS OPEN TO SHIPPING
Trump: There are no talks or discussions taking place, or planned, with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The naval blockade remains in full effect. The Strait of Hormuz is open and operational. All naval mines have been removed or detonated. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
US President Trump: There Are No Talks Or Conversations Going On, Or Scheduled, With The Islamic Republic Of Iran - TSL • - The Naval Blockade Remains In Full Force And Effect • - The Hormuz Strait Is Open And Operating. All Water Mines Have Been Removed Or Detonated • •
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*TRUMP: NAVAL BLOCKADE REMAINS IN FULL EFFECT
US President Donald Trump announces his categorical rejection of extending the framework agreement signed with Iran for an additional 60 days after its expiration. Trump explained that the negotiations did not reach the point Washington wanted regarding the terms of the nuclear program and the sanctions. 🏻 It is worth noting that the two sides signed a memorandum of understanding on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz on June 18, which granted a negotiating period that supposedly ended today, Monday. Trump claims that the United States is in complete control of the Strait of Hormuz and that the naval blockade imposed on Iranian ports is working very well.
Live: More than 60 ships redirected by US naval blockade of Iran
US President Donald Trump said about the Strait of Hormuz: "We control it by blockade. Declaring the Strait of Hormuz as American territory is a very good idea. The blockade has been very effective. We take millions of barrels of oil out of there every week. Iran is in big trouble."
Trump Prepares New Economic Blows Against Iran. China Could Be Caught in the Crossfire.. • Since the Iran war began in February, Washington has expanded restrictions and launched a naval blockade.
Trump: - We control the Strait of Hormuz with a naval blockade. - Iran could plant some mines in Hormuz, but the blockade is effective. - The Strait of Hormuz remains open, and oil prices continue to fall.
The United States Central Command, CENTCOM, released a photo of a U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk helicopter aboard the USS Mason on Monday, August 16, announcing that the ship was enforcing the U.S. "Steel Wall" blockade against Iran. CENTCOM added that as of August 16, U.S. forces had diverted 64 commercial vessels, disabled three vessels, and boarded two vessels to ensure the blockade was enforced.
The US and Iran are waging an economic war of attrition; Trump states he's in no hurry to end the conflict; Tehran shifts from defense to offense.
US Energy Secretary: Iran cannot export any oil at present... and shipping data confirms that the US military controls the Strait of Hormuz =====
US Energy Secretary: Iran cannot export any oil at present Shipping data confirms that the US military controls the Strait of Hormuz Iran's power will continue to decline Our strategy is to impose a crippling economic blockade on Iran Resolving the Iranian problem caused short-term market disruptions More than 30 ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz last Saturday... and 30 ships crossed the strait yesterday, Sunday We are continuing to transport oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz From Al Arabiya
U.S. Central Command: As of August 17, our forces had altered the course of 64 commercial vessels, disabled 3 vessels, and inspected 2 vessels to ensure compliance with the naval blockade against Iran.
US military: We forced 64 commercial vessels to change course and disabled 3 ships to ensure compliance with the naval blockade against Iran.
US Central Command: We have diverted 64 commercial vessels and disabled 3 ships since resuming the naval blockade on #Iran
The naval blockade of Iran: After Iranian threats today to attack the US in response to the continuation of the naval blockade against it - the US Central Command (CENTCOM) publishes the blockade data since it began about a month ago - 64 vessels turned back 3 vessels were blocked by force
and American forces boarded 2 vessels to ensure that they turned back and did not continue sailing to Iran. A source in the US military tells IDF Radio: "The blockade is extremely effective. Since we started it, not a single vessel has penetrated the blockade without our permission."
"If the Islamic Republic attacks us, we will respond with 100 times more force," US President Donald Trump told Fox News. The US President added: "The US naval blockade continues to put new economic pressure on the Iranian regime, and the midterm elections have absolutely no impact on my thinking about the Islamic Republic."
Trump: The US naval blockade continues to exert new economic pressure on the Iranian regime.
Trump: The US naval blockade continues to exert new economic pressure on the Iranian regime.
HORMUZ SHUT AS U.S.-IRAN STANDOFF DEEPENS • • Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain blocked until Washington accepts its conditions, while formal peace talks remain stalled. • • Only two vessels crossed Friday, with no crude shipments detected, according to Kpler. • • Trump meanwhile told Americans that higher gasoline prices are a necessary cost of confronting Iran, as U.S. pump prices stand 29% above year-ago levels.
Donald Trump: We have a blockade in place... No ship will pass through unless we allow it, and very soon I will declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory.
The US Central Command, CENTCOM, announced on the social network X that as of August 13, as part of the implementation of the naval blockade of the Islamic Republic, its forces had diverted 62 commercial vessels, disabled three vessels, and boarded two vessels to ensure compliance with the blockade. CENTCOM also released images of an MH-60RC Seahawk helicopter flying during a nighttime flight operation on board the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton. According to the CENTCOM announcement, the Princeton is stationed in the Arabian Sea and is participating in the implementation of the naval blockade of the Islamic Republic.
US Defense Secretary Pete Higseth says the United States could continue its naval blockade of Iran "indefinitely." Higseth made his remarks to reporters in Panama, according to the US Department of Defense.
The Persian Gulf Waterways Management Authority, the Islamic Republic's body for the Strait of Hormuz, wrote on the social network X on Wednesday, August 11, that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and will not be reopened until the Islamic Republic's conditions are accepted.
The organization added that repeated statements by American officials that the Strait of Hormuz is no longer closed "does not change the reality."
Earlier, Donald Trump wrote on the Truth Social network that the United States has "complete control" of the Strait of Hormuz, adding: "I think we will maintain it."
Trump called the US naval blockade an "iron wall" and wrote that the Iranian government cannot do anything about it.
On June 27, the US Treasury Department sanctioned the "Persian Gulf Waterways Management Authority" and warned that any individual or entity that cooperates with this organization may be providing support or receiving services from the IRGC and as a result be subject to sanctions.
US military attacks ship bound for Iran; clashes continue one month after renewed blockade.
US forces attacked a cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, rendering it unnavigable—the third such attack since the resumption of the blockade of Iranian ports in July.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on the social network X on Wednesday that as of August 5, 48 commercial vessels had changed their routes in the Strait of Hormuz, two vessels were disabled and two vessels were inspected. CENTCOM emphasized that the US will continue its naval blockade of Iran.
US military: We've diverted 46 ships since reimposing our blockade on Iran.
US military claims; We diverted the routes of 45 ships as part of the Iran blockade The US military claimed that since July 14, when the United States resumed its naval blockade of Iran, it has diverted the routes of 45 commercial ships. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) wrote in a message on the X social network: As of August 4, US forces have diverted the routes of 45 commercial ships, disabled two ships, and inspected two others to ensure compliance with requirements. CENTCOM had previously announced that more than 20 US military vessels are operating in the Middle East to enforce the blockade against Iran. @ilnair
The U.S. military continues to strictly enforce its blockade of Iran. As of August 3, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) had ordered 44 merchant ships to change course, rendered two merchant ships inoperable, and conducted boarding inspections on the other two ships.
United States of America: Trump: The deal includes the immediate and complete opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to the "Iranian nuclear threat".
The US Central Command, CENTCOM, announced on Thursday on the social network X that the P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, a specialized reconnaissance equipment of the US Navy, is monitoring the implementation of the naval blockade against the Islamic Republic.
CENTCOM added that as of August 29, 24 commercial ships had been forced to change course, two vessels were disabled, and two vessels were inspected to ensure the full implementation of the blockade.
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Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is under US control, and the naval blockade against Iran remains in force.
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On July 13, 2026, Trump announced the United States would reinstate its naval blockade of Iran, targeting Iranian ships and customers.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the United States government, or an authorized representative of the United States government, publicly and officially announces the end, termination, lifting, or suspension of the United States’ naval blockade on Iranian ships and ships of Iranian customers, between market creation and the specified date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
An announcement qualifies if it communicates that the United States will generally cease blocking vessel traffic for Iranian ships and customers, including an announcement that the blockade will not take effect at all, even if some restrictions remain (for example, an imposition of fees). An announcement does not qualify if it reflects only a limited or partial change that stops short of a general end or suspension of the blockade, for example, an exemption for a specific vessel, cargo, or port.
A qualifying announcement must be a declarative statement of the United States government’s present termination or suspension of the blockade, previously-unannounced prior termination or suspension of the blockade, or definitive decision to terminate or suspend the blockade.
A qualifying announcement must clearly and unambiguously identify the end or suspension of the blockade. Statements that merely allude to, reference, or describe an end to the blockade, without clearly communicating it, do not qualify. The announcement need not use specific terminology or reference the end of a blockade by name; an announcement of a resumption of prior obligations, the maintenance of a status quo, or a return to a previously agreed baseline qualifies, provided the substantive policy of ending or suspending the blockade is clearly and unambiguously communicated.
A qualifying announcement must be made through official channels, by an individual acting in an official capacity. Statements made incidentally or informally in a context not intended for official communication do not qualify.
The following do not qualify:
Anonymous, unattributed, or leaked statements not confirmed as official;
Statements by persons not authorized to speak for the United States government;
Third-party speculation, analysis, or predictions that the United States government will announce or implement an end to the blockade;
Satirical, fabricated, hacked, or impersonated communications; and
Statements that describe a prospective, contingent, probable, or conditional end to the blockade rather than announcing a present and decided position.
Once a qualifying announcement is made, this market will resolve to “Yes” regardless of whether it is later reversed, or whether the blockade actually ends in practice.
Resolution will be based on official information from the United States government, including the President, the Department of Defense, the Department of State, and United States Central Command (CENTCOM), or the official representatives of the United States government.
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