Trump Orders US Navy to Blockade Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions with Iran

Kathmandu. US President Donald Trump has announced that he has directed the US Navy to "blockade" ships entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz. He issued this warning in a post on the social media platform Truth Social.

According to Trump, while many issues were agreed upon during recent talks, "the main issue of nuclear agreement could not be reached." He accused Iran of creating an environment of danger in the Strait, claiming that they are attempting to restrict free movement by instilling fear of potential mines.

He further stated that the US Navy has been instructed to stop ships that have paid fees to Iran in international waters. Additionally, he noted that operations to destroy maritime mines allegedly planted by Iran will commence.

Trump issued a stern warning, stating, "Whoever pays the illegal fee will not have safe passage on the high seas." He added that if any Iranian party attacks US or other peaceful vessels, a strong military response will follow. "This blockade will begin soon," Trump concluded in his post.

Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical oil supply routes, and concerns have been raised that rising tensions in the region could significantly impact international trade and energy security.