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United States imposes naval blockade on Iranian ports

Following the collapse of peace negotiations in Pakistan, the United States military implemented a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports, the Gulf of Oman, and the Arabian Sea at 17:00 Cyprus time on Monday. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that all vessels entering or leaving the restricted area without authorization are subject to interception, diversion, and seizure, though neutral passage through the Strait of Hormuz to non-Iranian destinations remains permitted. Iran’s UN Ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani, formally condemned the action as a serious violation of national sovereignty and international maritime law. Tehran has further demanded reparations from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, and Jordan, alleging they facilitated U.S. strikes on Iranian soil. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. aims to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, though key NATO allies including Britain and France have refused to participate in the blockade. Russia expressed concerns regarding the potential negative impact on global markets. Tehran has characterized the blockade as an illegal act equivalent to piracy.

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