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action at that point or approve a 30-day extension. Otherwise, Trump would be legally required to begin withdrawing forces. ## US blockade continues On Wednesday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said that [no ships](/economy/2026/4/15/us-military-says-blockade-of-iran-ports-completely-halts-economic-trade) entering
US central command (Centcom) said on Tuesday, but stressed that the strikes did not indicate the ceasefire with Iran was over. Centcom “continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire”, said
Commander's handbook on naval operations law from 2022 defines a blockade as a "belligerent operation to prevent vessels and/or aircraft of all states, enemy and neutral, from entering or exiting specified ports, airfields
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Iranian ports, Thursday’s clashes appeared to mark a sharp escalation for the first time since the truce. Former US diplomat and security specialist Donald Jensen characterised the latest naval clash in the Strait
ports, is trying something more immediate. Through sanctions and naval action, it is attempting to make the Iranian economy collapse as Tehran runs out of space to store the oil it is producing and cannot
actions that included the shootdown of a US MQ-1 drone that was operating over international waters,” the command responsible for US military operations in the Middle East said. “US fighter aircraft swiftly responded
Central Command forces began launching self-defence strikes against Iran … in response to yesterday’s downing of a US Army Apache helicopter,” CENTCOM said in a statement. “The mission is a proportional response to unjustified
actions of what the president may decide in the future, but the president has been clear from the very beginning that he prefers a diplomatic solution… But make no mistake that President Trump means what
actions that included the shootdown of a U.S. MQ-1 drone that was operating over international waters," Central Command said. "U.S. fighter aircraft swiftly responded by eliminating Iranian air defenses, a ground control station
ports as part of the agreement with Tehran to suspend military operations during negotiations. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said all blockade enforcement efforts have ceased and US forces are no longer restricting maritime traffic
Central Command said on Tuesday that six vessels had complied with US orders to turn around and that "no ships from Iranian ports made it past the blockade". Tracking data analysed by BBC Verify also
action in the Iran war. US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran in a moved aimed to break the deadlock in negotiations with Tehran, news
Central Command said no ships have made it past a US naval blockade of Iran’s ports and coastal areas, and six merchant ships have followed orders to turn back. - **The US will not renew
Iranian boats and interceptedIranian cruise missiles and drones – a claim that was denied by Iran – and Iran attacked the United Arab Emirates with drones and missiles, setting the oil port of Fujairah on fire. Trump
actions” in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz during a call with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. ## War diplomacy - **Round two of talks:** The US is discussing holding a second round of peace talks
action against Iran in the hope that it would help overthrow the government. Another host said Washington needs the war to end but has currently chosen to drag out the negotiations to pressure Iran through
Central Command said](https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PRESS-RELEASES/Press-Release-View/Article/4476318/us-military-supports-launch-of-project-freedom-in-strait-of-hormuz/) it would “support” the project with its considerable military resources in the region, including guided-missile destroyers, more than 100 land- and sea-based aircraft, drones
us," Israel's far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, [wrote on social media](https://x.com/itamarbengvir/status/2066392115027050781) on Monday. "We are not partners to this agreement that does not ensure our security." Vice President
action around the Strait of Hormuz, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth tells reporters. Hegseth said on Tuesday that President [Donald Trump](/news/2026/5/4/trumps-project-freedom-can-us-navy-guide-stuck-ships-out-of-hormuz) will make the decision as to when the truce ends, signalling that Washington