The United States has announced that it will initiate a maritime blockade against vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports, a move that increases tensions in the Gulf and places commercial navigation in the region on high alert.
According to a statement released by the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the operation will begin on April 13 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The action will be carried out in accordance with a proclamation by President Trump and will cover all maritime traffic entering and leaving Iran’s ports and coastal areas.
According to CENTCOM, the blockade will be applied “impartially” to ships of all nationalities operating in Iranian ports, including facilities located in both the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. However, the measure is not expected to affect the freedom of navigation of vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz with destinations to non-Iranian ports.
The announcement represents a new escalation in U.S. pressure on Iran in one of the most strategic maritime routes in the world. The Strait of Hormuz is considered vital to international trade, especially for the transport of oil and derivatives, and any operational change in the area usually generates strong repercussions in the markets and the maritime sector.
According to the American command, additional information will be provided to commercial mariners through a formal notice before the effective start of the blockade. Authorities also advised that all sailors monitor “Notice to Mariners” transmissions and maintain contact with U.S. naval forces via maritime communication channel 16 when operating in the Gulf of Oman and in the approaches to the Strait of Hormuz.
The new directive should be closely monitored by logistics operators, shipowners, and governments in the region, given the potential impact on trade flows and maritime security in one of the most sensitive areas of the current geopolitical landscape.
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Source and images: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
