The blockade on Iran began, Trump threatened: any Iranian boat that comes close will be destroyed

As the President of the United States announced, the Central Command of the United States Army began implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports. The naval blockade began at 5:00 p.m. (Israel time), in accordance with Trump’s demand. According to the announcement, the blockade will be enforced equally on vessels from all countries entering or leaving Iranian ports and coastal areas. It was also noted that the enforcement will include all Iranian ports located in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.

“Iran’s navy is already sinking in the depths, completely destroyed. 158 ships. We didn’t hit what they call ‘fast attack ships’ because we didn’t see them as a big threat,” the US president wrote on his Truth account and threatened: “If one of these ships comes close to our blockade, it will be destroyed immediately.”

• The message to sailors states: Any vessel that enters or leaves the blockaded area without permission will be a target for seizure, diverting from its course and capture.
• Neutral vessels may also be subject to the right of search.
• The US military clarified: the blockade will not harm the “innocent passage of neutral vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, to or from non-Iranian destinations”.

Later in the post, the US President threatened Iran not to use the remnants of the fleet that remain in its hands against the blockade – or there will be a response as it did against the drug boats that arrived from Venezuela. “We will act against the boats using the same ‘deadly method’ that we used against the drug dealers. It will be quick and brutal.” He further elaborated: “98.2% of the drugs entering the US through the ocean or sea have been stopped.”

The US President’s announcement about the imposition of a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz marks a new stage in the campaign against Iran – one that is defined by experts asAn “intermediate step” is on the way to further escalation. “The blockade will be enforced in the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea east of the Strait of Hormuz,” it said. “The blockade applies to all vessel traffic, regardless of flag.” It was noted that humanitarian shipments, including food, medical equipment and other essential goods, would be allowed to pass subject to inspection.

• Despite the use of the word “siege”, it is not a hermetic physical blockade, it is Trump’s main move is the ban on the payment of “transit fees” to Iran.
• According to estimates, the goal is to create an enforcement and deterrence mechanism based on a massive presence of the US Navy, monitoring payments to Iran and questioning vessels.
• The US is expected to activate a defense system for civilian shipping and work to neutralize naval mines.