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U.S. Military Again Blockades Iranian Ports After Collapse of Cease-Fire
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- On the first full day of the reimposed U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, American warships redirected two vessels attempting to cross the restricted boundary, and a U.S. aircraft disabled an oil tanker headed to Iran’s Kharg Island in international waters.
- The U.S. Central Command confirmed that an American aircraft fired a Hellfire missile at the oil tanker Belma after multiple warnings, emphasizing their vigilance and preparedness to enforce the blockade.
- The blockade, initially ordered by President Trump in mid-April, restricts maritime traffic from Ras al Hadd in Oman to Iran’s border with Pakistan, covering approximately 215 miles.
- The blockade was lifted in June following a memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran, allowing merchant ships to resume transit and contributing to a downward trend in oil prices starting in July.
