Trump Announces Renewed Naval Blockade on Iranian Ports, Claims U.S. Will Control Strait of Hormuz

Washington (Terror Monitor) — U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the reimposition of a naval blockade on Iranian ports, claiming that the United States will ensure freedom of navigation and security in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

In a statement posted on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said, “The Strait of Hormuz is open and will remain open, with or without Iran.” He added that the United States was restoring a blockade against Iran.

Trump said the measure aims to restrict the movement of Iranian vessels and ships linked to Iran’s trade, while claiming that other countries would continue to have “fair and free” access to the Strait of Hormuz.

The U.S. president said America would become known as the “protector of the Strait of Hormuz” and claimed that all cargo passing through the region would be subject to a 20 percent payment to cover the costs of providing security in what he described as a highly unstable area.

He said the process of establishing the system would begin immediately.

Trump Claims Control Over Strait of Hormuz

In an interview with Fox News, Trump said the United States would “possibly operate” the Strait of Hormuz and accused Iran of violating an agreement reached with Washington.

Referring to recent U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) strikes on Iran, Trump claimed that the United States had caused “severe damage” to Iran.

He further claimed that Iranian military capabilities had been significantly weakened, saying much of Iran’s equipment and air defense systems had been destroyed.

CENTCOM Announces Blockade Enforcement

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the blockade of Iranian ports would resume on July 14 at 4 p.m. Eastern Time.

Earlier, Trump had said the blockade would take effect immediately.

In a statement, CENTCOM said U.S. forces would enforce the blockade against vessels traveling to or from Iranian ports and coastal areas.

The U.S. military said it would continue supporting maritime traffic in regional waters for vessels that are not violating the blockade.

The U.S. military also advised commercial vessel crews to monitor maritime security announcements and maintain communication with American naval forces while operating near the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz.

Maritime Security Concerns Rise

Meanwhile, the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) issued an advisory ahead of the planned U.S. naval blockade against Iranian ports.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) shared the advisory, warning that the maritime security threat level in the region remains “severe.”

The advisory warned of the possibility of further “deliberate hostile activity” under the current circumstances.

Ship operators were advised to expect continued military presence, increased surveillance and interactions by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and possible enforcement of additional security measures.

Vessels were urged to follow instructions from forces enforcing the blockade, clearly identify their mission and report any suspicious activity.

Analysts warn that any naval restrictions or escalation around the Strait of Hormuz could have major consequences for global oil supplies, energy markets, and regional security.