On Thursday, May 10, 2026, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the U.S. maritime blockade of Iran's ports is contrary to regional interests and will fail, during a session marking "National Persian Gulf Day." The U.S. began the blockade on April 24, 2026, under orders from President Donald Trump, who aims to keep it in place until Iran addresses U.S. concerns about its nuclear program.
