No ships ‘make it past US blockade’ in Hormuz strait in first day: Pentagon
Al Jazeera·4h ago·Fear
What Happened
The US military imposed a blockade on Iran's ports in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, blocking six merchant ships in the first 24 hours. CENTCOM stated the blockade applies only to Iranian-bound vessels. However, Reuters and AFP reported at least three ships transited the waterway during this period, citing shipping data. The blockade involves 10,000 US personnel and numerous warships. US-Iran talks in Pakistan failed to reach agreement over the weekend. Both sides signaled openness to further negotiations addressing key issues including strait control and Iran's nuclear program.
Key Entities
PentagonUS Military (CENTCOM)Strait of HormuzIranDonald TrumpJD VanceMohammad Bagher GhalibafPakistanReutersAFP