The Kabul Tribune (KT) — U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will impose a blockade on ships entering or exiting Iranian ports, according to a post on Truth Social.
“The United States to blockade ships entering or exiting
Iranian ports on April 13 at 10:00 A.M. ET. Thank you for your attention to
this matter!” Trump wrote in the post.
The announcement comes amid escalating tensions between
Washington and Tehran, with no immediate official confirmation from U.S.
defense authorities regarding the scope or implementation of the reported
measure.
Tensions between the United States and Iran have sharply
increased in recent months amid disputes over maritime security and
nuclear-related negotiations. The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s
most critical shipping routes, through which a significant share of global oil
supplies passes.
Earlier diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran
have repeatedly stalled, while both sides have exchanged warnings over regional
military and economic pressure measures
