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US Hegseth: Naval blockade on Iran remains in force

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American navalforces continue to enforce the blockade on Iranian ports while maintaining fullcontrol over shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, US War Secretary PeteHegseth stated on Saturday.

    Hegseth toldreporters at a defense summit in Singapore that Washington would continuepressuring Iran until a satisfactory agreement is reached. He further statedthat Washington wanted to guarantee freedom of navigation in Hormuz and wasprepared for all possible scenarios.

    Meanwhile, the UKMaritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) indicated that US forces were enforcing thenaval blockade, despite US President Donald Trump's announcement that it wouldbe lifted. The agency advised ship captains operating near the strait toclearly demonstrate that they are not bound for Iranian ports, cautioning thatvessels failing to comply with US naval instructions could face risks.

    JMIC Advisory Note: 006-26 (Blockade Reminder - revised)Click here to view the full advisory note⤵️ t.co/thxpcxrwFn#MaritimeSecurity #MarSec pic.twitter.com/lfwrwrk1cg

    — UKMTO Operations Centre (@UK_MTO) May 30, 2026

    Mohsen Rezaei, anadviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, earlier today criticized the actions of theUS Navy, arguing that “Trump is betraying diplomacy for the third time” bymaintaining the blockade and presenting what he described as excessive demands.

    The latestdevelopments come a day after Trump announced the lifting of what he called the“naval blockade” on Iran and demanded that Tehran immediately reopen the Straitof Hormuz. Iran’s Foreign Ministry later responded by stating that no finalagreement has yet been reached with the United States.

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