US naval blockade enters third day as Trump signals new talks
Chief international correspondent Trey Yingst and senior White Home correspondent Jacqui Heinrich report on the U.S. naval blockade coming into its third day within the Strait of Hormuz, halting financial commerce into and out of Iran by sea. President Donald Trump believes the battle is ‘near over’ and hints at new talks, regardless of a White Home assertion denying a proper ceasefire extension.
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An Iranian general warned Wednesday that Tehran might shut down visitors within the Crimson Sea and different regional delivery lanes if the U.S. army’s blockade of Iranian ports continues.
The remarks from Maj. Gen. Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi of the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters, which is Iran’s prime army command, have been aired by Iranian state tv, in keeping with the Middle East Eye.
Aliabadi mentioned if the U.S. blockade continues, it “creates insecurity for Iran’s industrial vessels and oil tankers” and constitutes “a prelude” to violating the continuing U.S.-Iran ceasefire, the information outlet reported.
“The highly effective armed forces of the Islamic Republic won’t permit any exports or imports to proceed within the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman, and the Crimson Sea,” Aliabadi reportedly added.
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Models from Iran and Russia conduct joint naval drills on the Port of Bandar Abbas close to the Strait of Hormuz in Hormozgan, Iran, on Feb. 19, 2026. (Iranian Military/Anadolu/Getty Photos)
The White Home, when requested by Fox Information Digital for remark, supplied an announcement from press secretary Karoline Leavitt that mentioned, “President Trump, Vice President Vance and the negotiating staff 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 direction of the large, lovely Gulf of America,” Leavitt mentioned.
U.S. Central Command launched an announcement Wednesday saying the U.S. stopped 9 vessels trying 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 making an attempt to go away Iran on Tuesday.
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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 by radio communication.
“Throughout the first 48 hours of the U.S. blockade on ships coming 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 by the Strait of Hormuz throughout a two-week ceasefire between america and Iran on April 8, 2026. (Shady Alassar/Anadolu/Getty Photos)
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“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.
Fox Information’ Liz Friden contributed to this report.
