The US initiated an embargo of the Hormuz Strait. Trump voiced severe declarations regarding Iran and the circumstances in the territory.
Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz / © Associated Press
The United States has commenced the embargo of the Strait of Hormuz, as proclaimed by President Donald Trump.
This is indicated by global media, notably, CNN.
Sources mention that the initiative is already accompanied by a pronounced intensification of pronouncements from Washington.
Concurrently, Donald Trump asserted that the Iranian naval forces have been essentially “annihilated” by American actions. According to his account, this pertains to 158 Iranian vessels that are allegedly “resting at the seabed.”
In his address, Trump further conveyed a forceful admonition regarding subsequent activities in the embargo area.
“Warning: Should any of these vessels approach our BLOCKADE, they will be instantly ELIMINATED, employing the identical obliteration mechanism we utilize against drug runners on vessels at sea. It’s rapid and merciless,” he stated.
Furthermore, the American head of state added that the United States, in his estimation, “has intercepted 98.2% of the narcotics” entering the nation via maritime routes.
At present, there is no authorized verification of the figures provided concerning the diminishment of the Iranian fleet.
What is known about the escalation around the Strait of Hormuz
US President Trump also declared vessel examinations and a mine-clearing endeavor subsequent to dialogues with Iran.
In parallel, Ukrainian specialist Igor Semivolos suggests that following the collapse of discussions in Islamabad, Trump possesses no “favorable” alternatives concerning Iran.
It is worth mentioning that the American delegation during the parleys comprised special representative Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.
Recently, French President Emmanuel Macron entreated the President of Iran to assure the safeguard of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.