Reactions and statements from the international community
The spokesperson for the Central Headquarters "Khatam al-Anbiya" announced that in response to an order from U.S. President Donald Trump, the Iranian armed forces assert their right to exercise sovereignty in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz.
Ali Asghar Nakhaei Rad, a representative of Mashhad in the Iranian parliament, stated that a naval blockade of Iran is not feasible and would quickly backfire on the United States, forcing it to retreat. According to an order by Donald Trump, the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz was set to begin on Monday.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia stated that his country will not participate in Donald Trump's announced blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and called for a return to peace negotiations. This report comes from Alireza Mohammadi of Iran International.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) believes it is the sole entity capable of using economic coercion, but former President Trump is demonstrating that such tactics can be reciprocated. Trump is engaging in similar coercive economic measures, mirroring the IRGC's strategies.
On April 13, 2026, U.S. Central Command announced the implementation of a naval blockade on all traffic to and from Iranian ports in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman starting at 10 a.m. Eastern Time (18:30 Iran time). The blockade will not impede transit through the Strait of Hormuz for ships not bound for Iran, and mariners are advised to monitor maritime safety warnings and contact U.S. naval forces if necessary.
President Donald Trump ordered the imposition of a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz following the failure of talks between Washington and Tehran in Islamabad. Trump also announced that NATO would support the United States in this operation.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced it will begin implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on April 13 at 10 a.m. ET, in accordance with the President’s proclamation. The blockade will cover all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, while ensuring freedom of navigation for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports.
The U.S. announced that it will implement a naval blockade of Iran starting in 5 hours, closing the Strait of Hormuz indefinitely to all ships sailing from or to Iran.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocked President Trump's naval blockade threats of the Strait of Hormuz by posting a map of gas stations near the White House and commenting on rising gas prices, suggesting that higher fuel costs would soon become a thing of the past.
IRGC Quds Force Commander Esmail Qaani stated that the United Resistance Front is prepared and effective across the region, warning the US and Israel that they will leave the area without achieving any goals, as they did in Yemen and the Red Sea.
On [DATE], the spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Defense stated that the administration of the Strait of Hormuz will remain under Iran's control indefinitely.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on the American government to abandon "totalitarianism" and respect Iran's rights, suggesting that this could lead to finding ways to reach an agreement. He also commended the negotiating team, particularly Mr. Dr. Qalibaf.
