America: Naval blockade on Iran to begin Tuesday evening

The United States announced that the naval blockade on Iran will come into effect Tuesday evening, in a step aimed at tightening the noose on Tehran.

This announcement comes amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway for oil transport.

America: Naval blockade on Iran to begin Tuesday evening - Agencies

America: Naval blockade on Iran to begin Tuesday evening - Agencies

2026/07/13 21:30

The US Navy reported that the naval blockade on Iran will begin at 8 p.m. Tuesday GMT, according to Al-Arabiya channel.

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Washington would reimpose the naval blockade on Iranian ports.

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In a post on his platform 'Truth Social,' Trump said the United States will impose a 20% fee on all cargo ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz.

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Earlier on Monday, the US President said that the United States is 'in the process of taking control' of the Strait of Hormuz. This came at a time when escalating tensions over the strategic passage threaten to undermine efforts to put a final end to the war in the Middle East.

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The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic passage through which about a fifth of global oil production passes, making any threat to freedom of navigation a matter of international concern. These developments come at a time when diplomatic efforts are seeking to contain the crisis in the Middle East, amid warnings of its repercussions on regional and global stability.