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Number of merchant vessels intercepted by US Navy since Iran blockade re-imposed reaches 94 – CENTCOM The US Navy has intercepted 94 merchant vessels bound for or departing from Iran since the re-imposed naval blockade of the country, the US Central Command in the Middle East (CENTCOM) said. "As of September 7, Central Command forces have diverted 94 commercial vessels, disabled three and boarded two to ensure full compliance with the blockade," the report said.
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Report in the Wall Street Journal: Since the renewal of the US naval blockade in mid-July, no Iranian crude oil shipment has been able to leave the Persian Gulf. As a result, Iran's oil reserves in tankers outside the Gulf have shrunk from 90 million barrels to 29 million barrels, and may be completely depleted by mid-October.
CENTCOM, the U.S. Central Command, announced that as of Wednesday, September 1, during the naval blockade of Iran, U.S. military forces had diverted 87 commercial vessels, disabled three vessels, and inspected two vessels to ensure full implementation of the blockade. CENTCOM also released an image of a U.S. Navy sailor standing guard on the guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones, announcing that the destroyer continues to support the U.S. naval blockade of the Islamic Republic in regional waters.
The U.S. Navy continues to strictly enforce the U.S. blockade of Iran. As of September 2, U.S. Central Command forces had ordered 86 merchant ships to change course, rendered three merchant ships immobile, and boarded and inspected two merchant ships to ensure compliance with the blockade measures.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant said on Monday, September 29, on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Asheville, USA, that Washington will continue to apply economic pressure on Tehran and that the results of this pressure may appear in the coming weeks or months.
In response to a question about the possible time of the collapse of the Iranian economy, Besant said: “The thing is, we have the blockade and we will continue to apply pressure. We have had very good discussions here right now and I think that could happen in the coming weeks or months.”
The US Treasury Secretary added: “The economy does not necessarily have to collapse; "The Iranian government just needs to come to its senses," the US official added. "Besant will meet with his counterparts on the sidelines of the G20 summit and will work to increase economic pressure and isolate Iran." Scott Besant went on to say, referring to Iran's attack on US military bases in Jordan: "I think they are going to respond militarily because they are failing economically." @VahidOOnLine @VahidOnline
CENTCOM: Naval blockade of Iran will continue The Central Command of the US terrorist army announced that it will continue the naval blockade of Iran. mehrnews.com/x3cWnr @Mehrnews
Live: Bessent: US military blockade, Operation Economic Outcast will ‘crush the failing Iranian economy’
White House: Iranian Economy in Collapse, Sanctions Crippling Regime, US Blockade Still in Effect ======= White House spokeswoman Caroline Levitt confirmed that sanctions are crippling the Iranian regime and its economy. "The Iranian economy is in collapse and is going through a catastrophic situation," Levitt told Fox News. Levitt stressed that the US naval blockade on Iran is still in effect and achieving great success. From Al Arabiya
The White House: The naval blockade on Iran remains in effect and is achieving great success.
White House: The naval blockade against Iran remains in effect.
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*LEAVITT ON IRAN: NAVAL BLOCKADE STAYS IN EFFECT
In a mission that will last at least 7 months, the US Navy is preparing to deploy the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt to continue the blockade of Iran.
United States of America: White House spokesperson to Al-Mayadeen: The naval blockade against Iran remains in effect and fully enforced.
Asked the White on whether the Qatari PM is carrying a message from the Us administration to the Iranians, Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly responded: • • As the President said, there are no talks or conversations going on, or scheduled, with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The naval blockade remains in full force and effect, and Operation Economic Outcast is underway to sever every remaining economic lifeline sustaining the regime.
On Wednesday, September 24, US President Donald Trump announced in an interview with Al Jazeera that there is no specific timetable for resuming negotiations with the Islamic Republic and that he is in no hurry to do so. The US President said: "Both US military strikes and economic pressure against the Islamic Republic are effective." He added that the US has achieved a great victory in the war and that Iran's economy is collapsing.
Straits clash with no end in sight; both sides blockade, fighting subsides; US, at a standstill, expands sanctions; six months since the start of attacks on Iran
The US is not planning new strikes on Iran yet and will rely on a naval blockade and sanctions, — Axios Secretary of State Marco Rubio told representatives of several allied countries that Washington does not plan to resume large-scale military operations against Iran "yet". Instead, the US will focus on a naval blockade, new sanctions and transporting as much oil as possible through the Strait of Hormuz to the world market. According to US officials, the US Navy has cleared most of the strait of mines, and more and more tankers are passing through it via its southern route. Washington believes that this has significantly weakened Tehran's influence on the global energy market. The Iranians have lost control of the strait. Now the US controls it, — said one of the US officials. At the same time, Rubio did not rule out new strikes if Iran attacks first. According to Axios sources, the current course may be maintained at least until the end of the US midterm elections, after which a new military campaign may be considered again. American officials also claim that over the past two weeks, almost no tankers have been recorded near Kharg Island, the main center for Iranian oil exports. There are currently no negotiations with Tehran: Washington expects that economic pressure will force Iran to return to them. Let us recall that Donald Trump previously called the Strait of Hormuz "American territory" and expressed his optimism about agreements with Tehran and the further conclusion of an agreement. Add News.LIVE as a source of reliable news on Google
Live: US can sustain naval blockade, sanctions on Iran indefinitely
A US official told Al Arabiya: There will be no talks with Iran... and the US is implementing the naval blockade in full force and effectiveness.
A US official told Al Arabiya: We are implementing the naval blockade on Iran with full force and effectiveness.
The United States began a new phase of maximum economic pressure against the Islamic Republic on Monday, September 2. Donald Trump described the economic crisis in Iran and the killing of protesters by the Islamic Republic as a “humanitarian crisis” and called for an immediate end to it. Mariam Rahmati, a correspondent for Iran International, discusses the importance of sanctions and new measures against the network linked to the National Bank of Iran.
The United States has begun a new phase of maximum economic pressure against the Islamic Republic since Monday evening, September 2.
The US Treasury Secretary has called this campaign, called "economic exclusion", Washington's largest financial offensive against Tehran. Assessment by Arash Azari, Secretary of the Economic Department of Iran International, on the dimensions of the US policy of economic isolation of the Islamic Republic and the consequences of this policy for the Iranian economy
U.S. Central Command, CENTCOM, announced that U.S. forces had diverted 71 commercial vessels, disabled three, and boarded two as part of the blockade of Iran through September 15. CENTCOM said that more than 40 ships carrying humanitarian aid were also allowed to pass.
US Treasury Secretary: We are implementing unprecedented economic isolation against Iran and its supporters. The US Treasury Secretary confirms that the United States is implementing unprecedented economic isolation against Iran and its supporters. Bisset says Trump is in contact with world leaders to sever economic ties with Iran. The Treasury Secretary emphasizes excluding countries that facilitate money laundering for Iran from the dollar system. Bisset announces sanctions on a major financial institution by the end of this week because of Iran. (From Al Arabiya)
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.
America begins its largest-ever financial blockade against Iran... Treasury Secretary: Trump has devastated its economy to an unprecedented degree... Our goal is to cut off every economic lifeline to it.
US Treasury Secretary: We will begin the largest financial blockade ever against #Iran
- The United States will bring down Iran by imposing the harshest sanctions in history
- The #Trump administration calls on Washington's allies and the rest of the world to stop doing business with Iran
- Washington will use its full power against any entity that does not comply with the new sanctions
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US Treasury Secretary: Today we begin the largest financial blockade ever imposed on Iran. Any country that provides a financial lifeline to Iran will share in its isolation. The financial isolation we will impose on Iran will obviate the need for the use of force. Trump has devastated the Iranian economy to an unprecedented degree. Any country that facilitates the flow of funds to Iran should consider the consequences. Countries that sever their financial and trade ties with Iran will revitalize their economies. Trump will respond swiftly and decisively if Iran attacks our forces or its Gulf neighbors.
Live: US forces redirect 70 vessels during reinstated naval blockade on Iranian ports
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that as of Friday, US forces had diverted 68 commercial vessels, disabled three vessels and inspected two vessels to ensure compliance with the blockade of Iranian ports.
US military: 68 commercial ships diverted as part of US blockade of Iran
The US is pursuing a new strategy for dealing with Iran, relying on imposing sanctions and tightening the blockade against Tehran to force it back to the negotiating table.
The US President has announced the start of the heaviest economic operation against the Islamic Republic, describing it as economic warfare and unprecedented isolation. Donald Trump has also threatened countries that help Iran circumvent economic pressure with severe consequences.
US military replaces aircraft carrier in anti-Iran operation, continues blockade pressure
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.
Trump's claim: "No one has given the Islamic Republic of Iran more time to make a deal than I have. Unfortunately, they did not take advantage of that opportunity. So, today I am announcing the most devastating economic operation ever launched against any country! This will be economic warfare and isolation on an unprecedented scale. Today I am also announcing that any country that allows its financial institutions, companies, airports, or government entities to provide any kind of lifeline or lifesaving assistance to Iran will face very severe economic consequences themselves. Oil smuggling, swap lines, cash transfers, currency exchanges, ship registries, shell companies — all of this must stop now. You know who you are. This will be an economic D-Day and we need all our allies to stand with the United States to isolate and defeat the Iranian threat. Iran will never have a nuclear weapon. Thank you for your attention to this issue. / Entebbe
US launches "economic war" against Iran; Trump warns supporting countries
(Bloomberg) -- The US will begin what President Donald Trump said would be an unprecedented economic warfare operation against Iran, after faulting the country for failing to take its chance to make a deal with him.
US President Donald Trump announced in a message on Twitter that the United States would launch “the most severe economic operation ever undertaken against any country” after the Islamic Republic failed to seize the opportunity to reach an agreement. He called the move “economic warfare and unprecedented isolation,” writing that the Islamic Republic’s navy and air force had been destroyed, its military factories were in ruins, its national currency was worthless, and the country was “tipping point.” Trump also announced that any country that provided any kind of bailout to Iran through its financial institutions, companies, airports, or government agencies would face “very severe economic consequences.” He added that oil smuggling, swap lines, cash transfers, currency exchanges, ship registrations and shell companies must be stopped immediately. The US President called these measures "economic D-Day" and called on Washington's allies to stand with the US to isolate and defeat the "Iranian threat". He stressed that these historic measures will cripple the Islamic Republic's ability to spread terror and that the Islamic Republic will never obtain nuclear weapons
Trump declares a "historic economic war" and unprecedented isolation against Iran: a comprehensive ban on oil and shell companies, and a threat of dire consequences for any country supporting Tehran after it squandered the opportunities presented by the agreement.
TRUMP:
No one has given the Islamic Republic of Iran a greater opportunity to make a deal than I have. To their own dismay, they have failed to take advantage of it. So, today I am announcing the most devastating economic operation ever launched against any nation! This will be economic warfare and isolation on an unprecedented scale.
Their navy is gone, their air force is destroyed, their military factories are now a pile of rubble, their currency is worthless, and their country is in shambles.
I am also announcing today that any nation that allows its financial institutions, businesses, airports, or government entities to provide any kind of lifeline to Iran will face enormous economic consequences.
The oil smuggling, the swap lines, the cash transfers, the currency exchanges, the ship registries, the shell companies — all of this must stop now. You know who you are. This will be an ECONOMIC D-DAY and we need all our allies to stand with the United States of America to isolate and defeat the Iranian threat. These lunatics have reached the end of their rope and this historic action will cripple their ability to spread terror around the world. Iran will never have a nuclear weapon. Thank you for your attention to this issue. President Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump
TRUMP ANNOUNCES 'ECONOMIC D-DAY' AGAINST IRAN, THREATENS THIRD COUNTRIES • • Trump: "Today, I am announcing the MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY! This will be Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale." • • On secondary consequences: "ANY country that allows its financial institutions, businesses, airports, or government entities to provide any type of lifeline to Iran will itself face TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences." He names oil smuggling, swap lines, cash transfers, exchange houses, ship registries and front companies, adding "You know who you are." • • Trump says Iran's navy is gone, its air force destroyed, its military factories rubble and its currency worthless, and closes: "IRAN WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON." • • The post does not specify a legal mechanism or effective date for the measures.
US President Trump is betting on a blockade to pressure Tehran amid labor protests, while hardliners in Iran are pushing to expand the war to include Europe.
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
Trump: The naval blockade on #Iran is effective
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.
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
More in @semafor PM — Trump wants the administration’s current efforts against Iran (blockade, etc) to “play out” and believes the US “can inflict a lot of pain on [Iran] and get them to capitulate,” as one US official explained
Heinrichs also said Trump's intended strategy toward Tehran is to "limit" the Islamic Republic's ability to rebuild its military by maintaining a naval blockade of Iran, increasing sanctions, and allowing more ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman.
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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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