US announces end of Iranian blockadeOctober 15
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant told Fox News on Sunday, October 9, that continuing the blockade and economic pressure for several more months could force the Islamic Republic to back down. The Iranian government is "collapsing" and is even having trouble paying its military.
Besant added that Donald Trump does not expect a new military conflict to occur until at least after the US midterm elections.
The US Treasury Secretary emphasized in this interview that it is not clear how this situation will end and presented three scenarios: a popular uprising, a split and conflict within the Revolutionary Guard, or the Islamic Republic's decision to negotiate and reach an agreement without a nuclear weapons program.
Referring to the sudden collapse of the Berlin Wall, he said that political developments sometimes occur without prior prediction. In the negotiation scenario, Tehran must reach an agreement that prevents the continuation of a nuclear program aimed at building weapons.
U.S. Forces Disable Cargo Vessel Attempting to Violate Blockade • • TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman, Oct. 10, after the ship’s crew ignored repeated warnings and attempted to run the ongoing naval blockade against Iran. • • A U.S. military fighter jet struck the stern of Panama-flagged M/V Ocean Molica (also known as the “Arika Sun”) with a precision munition, fully disabling the ship’s propulsion without harming the crew. The large cargo vessel was attempting to transit regional waters after having previously departed an Iranian port. • • CENTCOM forces resumed America’s blockade against all ships entering or departing Iranian ports on July 14. Four commercial vessels have been disabled and 135 ships have been turned around during three months of strict enforcement. Additionally, U.S. forces have destroyed 10 tankers linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' multibillion-dollar shadow network over the same period. • • All mariners are advised to heed blockade warnings from CENTCOM forces. Crews should also continue to monitor Notice to Mariners broadcasts and contact U.S. naval forces on bridge-to-bridge channel 16 when operating in the Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz approaches.
CENTCOM: US forces have resumed a naval blockade against all ships entering or leaving Iranian ports since July 14.
U.S. Forces Disable Cargo Vessel Attempting to Violate Blockade • • TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman, Oct. 10, after the ship’s crew ignored repeated warnings and attempted to run the ongoing naval blockade against Iran. • • A U.S. military fighter jet struck the stern of Panama-flagged M/V Ocean Molica (also known as the “Arika Sun”) with a precision munition, fully disabling the ship’s propulsion without harming the crew. The large cargo vessel was attempting to transit regional waters after having previously departed an Iranian port. • • CENTCOM forces resumed America’s blockade against all ships entering or departing Iranian ports on July 14. Four commercial vessels have been disabled and 135 ships have been turned around during three months of strict enforcement. Additionally, U.S. forces have destroyed 10 tankers linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' multibillion-dollar shadow network over the same period. • • All mariners are advised to heed blockade warnings from CENTCOM forces. Crews should also continue to monitor Notice to Mariners broadcasts and contact U.S. naval forces on bridge-to-bridge channel 16 when operating in the Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz approaches.
Trump on Iran and the blockade: The US Navy is imposing a blockade that doesn't allow anyone to pass through... and the Italians might implement it better, but with much more force.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Friday, October 8, that its forces have so far forced 133 commercial ships to change course as part of the US naval blockade against the Islamic Republic. Releasing a video of a US Navy helicopter taking off from the deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones, CENTCOM announced that the destroyer is participating in supporting the US naval blockade against Iran. Previously, Brad Cooper, the commander of CENTCOM, had said that the US military would continue to implement the naval blockade of Iran with "full focus" and that US forces would "act swiftly" against any vessel that attempts to break the blockade.
Trump: We have imposed a naval blockade on Iran and no one will be able to pass through.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant announced that Washington will likely seize about $1 billion in crypto assets linked to the Islamic Republic by the end of the week. Besant said that the Donald Trump administration has turned the "maximum pressure" campaign against the Islamic Republic into a campaign of "total isolation". According to him, this policy, in addition to financial restrictions, also includes sea, air and land routes connecting Iran with the outside world. The US Treasury Secretary said that the United Arab Emirates and Oman are cooperating with Washington in implementing this policy, and the US government is consulting with Pakistan and Turkey to close land routes into and out of Iran. Basant also said that the US naval blockade and military measures are aimed at completely stopping Iran's oil exports, adding that flight restrictions have also been imposed to prevent travel by Islamic Republic officials and people close to the government. Basant said that the US actions have caused concern among members of the Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Trump said on Thursday that the United States would not attack Iran before the November midterm elections, mentioning that negotiations with Tehran were "productive," but that the U.S. naval blockade of Iran "will remain fully in effect."
Trump: We will not attack Iran before the midterm congressional elections. Trump said, "We are having productive talks with the Islamic Republic of Iran," while also confirming that the US blockade of Iranian ports remains in place and that oil continues to flow through the Strait of Hormuz. Read the full article here:
Trump: “No attack on Iran before November midterm elections”… Naval blockade maintained
U.S. SANCTIONS 17 VESSELS AS IRAN HALTS OIL SHIPMENTS • • The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned 17 vessels involved in transporting Iranian crude oil, petroleum products and petrochemicals. • • A Treasury official says Iran has stopped both loading and unloading crude oil tankers due to the U.S. blockade and sanctions. • • Washington estimates Iran still has 20 million barrels of crude oil aboard vessels outside the blockade of Iranian ports. • • Clarify the blockade’s scopeMake the headline more concise
Trump announced that the US blockade of Iranian ports will continue.
Donald Trump said the United States will not attack Iran until after the midterm congressional elections on November 3. Washington will, however, continue its blockade of Iran. Donald Trump also stated that Iran "will not acquire nuclear weapons." He said the United States is currently conducting "productive negotiations" with Tehran. Follow Kommersant on MAX | on Telegram
Donald Trump said the United States will not attack Iran until after the midterm congressional elections on November 3. Washington will, however, continue its blockade of Iran. Donald Trump also stated that Iran "will not acquire nuclear weapons." He said the United States is currently conducting "productive negotiations" with Tehran. Follow Kommersant on MAX | on Telegram
The US Central Command, CENTCOM, announced on Thursday, October 6, that US forces have supported the transfer of more than 1.25 billion barrels of crude oil from partner countries in the Persian Gulf and through the Strait of Hormuz in recent months.
CENTCOM added that Iran has not exported any oil during this period due to the "strong US blockade" against its ports.
CENTCOM also announced that it has discussed with international shipping partners about efforts to ensure freedom of navigation as commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz increases.
Supplementary/ Trump claimed: We are holding constructive talks with the Islamic Republic of Iran The US President claimed:
I want to make it very clear to everyone that, although Iran is in a very bad situation economically and militarily, and although the blockade will continue in full force and in full, at the same time, oil is passing through the Strait of Hormuz at an unprecedented record; just last night, 22 million barrels of oil passed through this strait, without a single barrel belonging to Iran or going to Iran! We will not attack Iran at any point before the US midterm elections, which are scheduled to be held on November 3. Iran will not obtain a nuclear weapon!
A US official told Al Jazeera on Monday, October 4, that the US is intensifying its blockade of Iran. The US official told Al Jazeera: "The country is facing economic problems and is feeling the pressures of this blockade very well. These pressures will continue." He also added: "The aircraft carrier George W. Bush has left the Middle East and is stationed in Thailand to resupply." According to the US official, the ship will return to the region. Al Jazeera quoted the official as saying: "US forces are not participating in the Yemen war. About 200 US advisers are advising in Saudi Arabia's planning and operational centers."
US Defense Secretary Affirms Tight Grip on Strait of Hormuz... and a Firm Message Regarding the Iranian Nuclear Program ======= US Defense Secretary Pete Higseth confirmed that the naval blockade on Iran is very tight. Higseth's statements emphasized that the United States controls maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Higseth criticized Iran for continuing its attempts to manipulate the Strait of Hormuz issue. Higseth issued a formal warning that all options are on the table for Trump if Iranian actions continue. A renewed US message stressed preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon under any circumstances, according to CBS.
Iran could see zero oil revenues by mid-October as the US plans to increase economic pressure.
Well, market IS closed for the weekend so... • • *TRUMP REJECTS IRAN 7-DAY CEASEFIRE PROPOSAL: WSJ • • *TRUMP TOLD AIDES HE EXPECTS RESUMED BOMBING AFTER MIDTERMS: WSJ • • *US HAS TOLD IRAN THAT TRUMP WON'T LIFT NAVAL BLOCKADE: WSJ
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*US HAS TOLD IRAN THAT TRUMP WON'T LIFT NAVAL BLOCKADE: WSJ
Wall Street Journal: Bin Salman Calls for Continued Naval Blockade of Iran The Wall Street Journal reported that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman recently told American officials that the United States should continue the naval blockade of Iran until Tehran is forced to sign a new agreement. This position has been raised at a time when countries such as Qatar and Oman are trying to pave the way for a new round of talks between Tehran and Washington. Qatar has pursued proposals, including a seven-day pause in hostilities, under which a halt to attacks on shipping could be achieved in exchange for the lifting of the US naval blockade of Iran. However, according to sources in the Wall Street Journal, the US administration has told Qatar that Trump has no intention of lifting sanctions or the naval blockade of Iran. A White House official has also said that the sanctions and naval blockade have put the United States in a strong position against Iran. Get the latest news:
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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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