13.04.2026 17:33
The decision of U.S. President Donald Trump to initiate a naval blockade against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz reveals that the diplomatic process has completely collapsed, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu openly supported this move. Netanyahu expressed his support by stating, "We are in harmony with the world's strongest nation and we have the ability to face the most serious threats together."
The decision of U.S. President Donald Trump to impose a naval blockade on Iran, which does not allow shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, is initiating a new process that will shake the balances in the region, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that they fully support this move by the U.S.
BLOCKADE BEGINS
U.S. President Trump announced that a naval blockade would be implemented in the Strait of Hormuz on the grounds that Iran "violated the rules." According to the Washington administration's plan, the blockade will begin today at 5:00 PM.
This decision came after the diplomatic talks held between the U.S. and Iran, which took place in Islamabad, Pakistan, ended in failure. JD Vance represented the U.S. in the talks, while Mohammad Baqir Qalibaf represented Iran.
NETANYAHU: WE ARE IN FULL COORDINATION WITH THE U.S.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated in a weekly cabinet meeting that they strongly support the U.S. decision. Netanyahu also mentioned his phone conversation with Vance, conveying that the Washington administration aims to completely halt Iran's nuclear activities. In his briefing to cabinet members, Netanyahu said, "Yesterday, Vice President JD Vance called me from the plane returning from Islamabad. President Trump decided to impose a naval blockade on them because Iran violated the rules. We undoubtedly support this determined stance and are in constant coordination with the U.S."
"WE ARE IN HARMONY WITH THE STRONGEST NATION IN THE WORLD"
Making a striking analogy regarding the nuclear facilities in Iran, Netanyahu stated, "If we had not acted, places like Natanz, Fordow, and Bushehr would have been remembered in much darker ways in history," and added, "We are in harmony with the strongest nation in the world and have the ability to face the most serious threats together."
ACTIVITY ON THE GROUND
On the other hand, military activity on the ground is also drawing attention. Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has instructed the army to be on "high alert."
According to Israeli media, the army has begun to implement "organized warfare procedures," which are only activated before large-scale operations. This is interpreted as the region being on the brink of a possible military conflict.
CEASEFIRE COLLAPSED, REGION ONCE AGAIN ON THE BRINK OF WAR
The blockage of diplomatic channels during the fragile ceasefire process, which is expected to last two weeks, has strengthened the possibility of a new wave of conflict in the Middle East. The U.S. naval blockade move and Israel's military preparations indicate that the crisis has evolved into a military dimension once again.
According to experts, the blockade that will begin in the Strait of Hormuz stands out as a critical development that could also affect global energy supply. It is expected that developments in the region will intensify in the coming hours.