Iran threatens to halt Red Sea traffic in response to US military blockade of ports

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US naval blockade enters third day as Trump signals new talks

Chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst and senior White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich report on the U.S.naval blockade entering its third day in the Strait of Hormuz, halting economic trade into and out of Iran by sea.President Donald Trump believes the conflict is ‘close to over’ and hints at new talks, despite a White House statement denying a formal ceasefire extension.

AnIranian generalwarned Wednesday that Tehran could shut down traffic in the Red Sea and other regional shipping lanes if the U.S.military’s blockade of Iranian ports continues. 

The remarks from Maj.Gen.Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi of the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters, which is Iran’s top military command, were aired by Iranian state television, according to theMiddle East Eye. 

Aliabadi said if the U.S.blockade continues, it “creates insecurity for Iran’s commercial vessels and oil tankers” and constitutes “a prelude” to violating the ongoingU.S.-Iran ceasefire, the news outlet reported. 

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“The powerful armed forces of the Islamic Republic will not allow any exports or imports to continue in the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman, and the Red Sea,” Aliabadi reportedly added.

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Naval units from Iran and Russia conducting a rescue simulation at the Port of Bandar Abbas

Units from Iran and Russia conduct joint naval drills at the Port of Bandar Abbas near the Strait of Hormuz in Hormozgan, Iran, on Feb.19, 2026.(Iranian Army/Anadolu/Getty Images)

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�President Trump, Vice President Vance and the negotiating team have made the U.S.redlines very clear.”

“The Iranians’ desperation for a deal will only increase with President Trump’s highly effective Naval blockade now in effect, which is sending oil tankers towards the big, beautiful Gulf of America,” Leavitt said.

U.S.Central Command released a statement Wednesday saying the U.S.stopped nine vessels attempting to break the blockade on Iranian ports.

A senior U.S.com/category/us/military/navy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">U.S.destroyerinterdicted two oil tankers that were trying to leave Iran on Tuesday. 

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US destroyer sailing in Middle East

U.S.Central Command said Tuesday that “U.S.Navy guided-missile destroyers are among the assets executing a blockade mission impacting Iranian ports.”(CENTCOM)

A U.S.official told Reuters that the ships left Chabahar port in the Gulf of Oman before being contacted by the U.S.warship through radio communication. 

“During the first 48 hours of the U.S.blockade on ships entering and exiting Iranian ports, no vessels have made it past U.S.forces,” U.S.Central Command said Wednesday.

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Vessel passing through the Strait of Hormuz in Oman

A ship is seen passing through the Strait of Hormuz during a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran on April 8, 2026.(Shady Alassar/Anadolu/Getty Images)

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“Additionally, 9 vessels have complied with direction from U.S.forces to turn around and return toward an Iranian port or coastal area,” it added. 

� Liz Friden contributed to this report. 

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