13.04.2026 17:42
With the maritime blockade initiated by the U.S. in the Strait of Hormuz, all ship traffic is under control, raising the possibility of hot contact in the region; China, reminding the U.S. of its trade agreements with Iran, sent a message saying, "do not interfere in our internal affairs."
The maritime blockade against Iran's coasts and the Strait of Hormuz has officially begun. The Washington administration announced that all ships entering and exiting the region will be monitored.
ALL SHIP TRAFFIC UNDER CONTROL
As part of the blockade, U.S. forces will control all ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. It is still unclear when the first hot contact will occur.
STRIKING STATEMENT FROM CHINA
Following the developments, a striking statement came from China. The Beijing administration emphasized that it has commercial agreements with Iran, stating, "Do not interfere in our internal affairs."
TRUMP'S STATEMENT ON THE BLOCKADE
Shortly after the start of the blockade, U.S. President Trump shared a message via Truth. Trump claimed that the Iranian navy had been destroyed. He stated that the U.S. could not hit Iran's fast attack boats. In his message, Trump also referred to the blockade, saying, "If any of these fast attack boats approach our blockade, they will be immediately eliminated by the same destruction system we use against drug traffickers at sea."
HOW DOES TEHRAN VIEW THE BLOCKADE?
With the start of the blockade, NTV Tehran correspondent Ali Çabuk shared his impressions from Tehran. Çabuk stated that the Tehran administration considers President Trump's blockade decision as a bluff. He reported that Iranian officials said, "We have not used all our cards, the blockade decision is not feasible, this is a bluff," and noted that Iran could retaliate by closing the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait as another card.