President Trump announced that the United States Navy has implemented a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, allowing no ships to enter or leave without U.S. approval, stating it will remain in place until Iran makes a deal.

President Trump announced that the United States Navy has implemented a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, allowing no ships to enter or leave without U.S. approval, stating it will remain in place until Iran makes a deal.

On Thursday, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps transferred two seized container ships to Bandar Abbas in Iran, holding approximately 40 crew members, following an attack by heavily armed Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz. Negotiations for the release of the crew, including four from Montenegro and two from Croatia, are currently underway.
A member of the National Security Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly announced that Mojtaba Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic, opposes extending negotiations with the United States, citing a lack of clear agenda and viewing such negotiations as a tool for the U.S. to manage energy markets.
Trump on the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz "No ship can enter or leave without the approval of the United States Navy. It is “Sealed up Tight,” until such time as Iran is able to make a DEAL!!!"