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US naval blockade enters third day as Trump indicators new talks
The U.S. naval blockade within the Strait of Hormuz has now stretched into its third day, successfully halting maritime commerce out and in of Iran. Regardless of tensions, President Donald Trump stays optimistic, suggesting the battle is nearing decision and hinting at potential new discussions. Nevertheless, the White Home has launched an announcement denying any formal extension of the present ceasefire.
In response, an Iranian common issued a stark warning on Wednesday. He said that Tehran may disrupt delivery visitors within the Crimson Sea and different key maritime routes if the U.S. continues its blockade of Iranian ports.
These feedback got here from Maj. Gen. Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi of Iran’s prime army command, the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters. His remarks have been broadcasted by Iranian state tv, as reported by Center East Eye.
Aliabadi emphasised that the continued U.S. blockade threatens the safety of Iran’s business and oil delivery actions, probably undermining the present U.S.-Iran ceasefire, based on the information outlet.
He additional asserted that Iran’s sturdy army forces would forestall any exports or imports from continuing within the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman, and the Crimson Sea if the blockade persists.
In the meantime, joint naval workouts between Iran and Russia are happening on the Port of Bandar Abbas close to the Strait of Hormuz in Hormozgan, Iran, as of February 19, 2026. That is based on photographs shared by the Iranian Military and captured by Anadolu/Getty Pictures.
The White Home, when requested by Fox Information Digital for remark, offered an announcement from press secretary Karoline Leavitt that mentioned, “President Trump, Vice President Vance and the negotiating workforce have made the U.S. redlines very clear.”
“The Iranians’ desperation for a deal will solely improve with President Trump’s extremely efficient Naval blockade now in impact, which is sending oil tankers in the direction of the massive, stunning Gulf of America,” Leavitt mentioned.
U.S. Central Command launched an announcement Wednesday saying the U.S. stopped 9 vessels making an attempt to interrupt the blockade on Iranian ports. Fox Information is advised all 9 have been oil tankers.
A senior U.S. protection official additionally confirmed to Fox Information on Wednesday a report from Reuters {that a} U.S. destroyer interdicted two oil tankers that have been attempting to go away Iran on Tuesday.
U.S. Central Command mentioned Tuesday that “U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers are among the many property executing a blockade mission impacting Iranian ports.” (CENTCOM)
A U.S. official advised Reuters that the ships left Chabahar port within the Gulf of Oman earlier than being contacted by the U.S. warship via radio communication.
“Through the first 48 hours of the U.S. blockade on ships getting into and exiting Iranian ports, no vessels have made it previous U.S. forces,” U.S. Central Command mentioned Wednesday.
A ship is seen passing via the Strait of Hormuz throughout a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran on April 8, 2026. (Shady Alassar/Anadolu/Getty Pictures)
“Moreover, 9 vessels have complied with course from U.S. forces to show round and return towards an Iranian port or coastal space,” it added.
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