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In a dramatic escalation of tensions in West Asia, former US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States would begin blockading the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz and initiate operations to clear suspected sea mines, intensifying pressure on Iran over global shipping disruptions.\u00a0<\/p>
In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump accused Iran of failing to ensure the safety and openness of the vital maritime corridor, through which a significant portion of the world\u2019s oil supply passes. He warned of sweeping naval measures, including intercepting vessels and dismantling alleged underwater threats.\u00a0<\/p>
\u201cIran promised to open the Strait of Hormuz, and they knowingly failed to do so,\u201d Trump said, alleging that Tehran\u2019s actions had triggered \u201canxiety, dislocation, and pain\u201d across global markets. He further claimed that reports of mines in the water had deterred commercial shipping, even as he asserted that much of Iran\u2019s naval capacity had already been neutralised.\u00a0<\/p>
Trump also revealed that he had been briefed by senior figures including JD Vance, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner following extended diplomatic engagements involving Iranian representatives and Pakistani leadership. He referenced meetings facilitated in Islamabad by Asim Munir and Shehbaz Sharif, describing them as \u201cvery extraordinary men.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>
Despite what he called progress on several issues, Trump said talks ultimately stalled over Iran\u2019s nuclear programme. \u201cThere is only one thing that matters \u2014 Iran is unwilling to give up its nuclear ambitions,\u201d he said, reiterating his long-standing stance that Tehran must never acquire nuclear weapons.\u00a0<\/p>
In a follow-up post, Trump announced immediate military directives. \u201cThe United States Navy\u2026 will begin the process of blockading any and all ships trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz,\u201d he wrote, describing the move as a response to what he termed \u201cworld extortion.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>
He further warned that vessels paying any form of \u201cillegal toll\u201d to Iran would be intercepted in international waters, and confirmed that US forces would begin destroying suspected mines in the strait. \u201cAny Iranian who fires at us, or at peaceful vessels, will be blown to hell,\u201d he added, underscoring the severity of the threat.\u00a0<\/p>
The United States Navy is expected to lead the operation, potentially alongside allied nations, though no formal coalition details have been announced.\u00a0<\/p>
The Strait of Hormuz, located between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, remains one of the world\u2019s most critical energy chokepoints. Any disruption to its flow has immediate ripple effects on global oil prices and supply chains.<\/p> <\/div>
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