naval blockade

CIA report: Iran can withstand US blockade for months

A CIA assessment says Iran could withstand the US naval blockade for months while retaining much of its missile arsenal despite ongoing strikes.

US Treasury Secretary:

'America is suffocating Iran with naval blockade'

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells Fox News that America is suffocating Iran’s regime through financial pressure, frozen assets and a naval blockade.

The US Navy’s secret weapon:

Leveraging Israel’s naval capabilities

Data on Israel as a force and dollar multiplier for the US. Op-ed.

CENTCOM:

42 vessels redirected, 69 million barrels of oil unsellable

US Central Command announces that American forces have successfully redirected 42 commercial vessels attempting to breach the maritime blockade on Iran.

Trump rejects Iranian offer

Blockade to continue until Tehran agrees to nuclear terms

President Trump says US will maintain naval blockade on Iran until nuclear concerns are addressed, rejecting Tehran’s proposal to ease pressure.

US Army says 38 ships turned back in Iran port blockade

US Central Command says 38 ships have been turned back during the two-week blockade of Iranian ports.

'There is to be no hesitation'

Trump orders action against mine-laying in Hormuz Strait

Trump orders US Navy to eliminate any vessel laying mines in the vital waterway while upping efforts to remove existing mines.

In mere hours: Iran attacks third ship in Strait of Hormuz

Iran fires at, stops, outbound cargo ship transversing Strait of Hormuz, in third such incident since morning.

IRGC vessel fires at container ship near Oman

Heavy damage reported after IRGC gun boat fires at container ship, UKMTO reports.

Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire after ship seizure in Gulf

Iran’s military accuses Washington of “armed piracy" and vows a swift retaliation for the US seizing of Iranian-flagged cargo ship attempting to breach the naval blockade.

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US forces seize Iranian cargo ship in Arabian Sea

CENTCOM releases footage showing the USS Spruance disabling an Iranian cargo ship’s engine with gunfire after it violated the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and ignored repeated warnings.

Trump:

US seized Iranian ship after blockade breach attempt

President Donald Trump says US forces seized an Iranian-flagged vessel after it defied naval warnings and attempted to breach the blockade in the Gulf of Oman.

CENTCOM announces:

Total blockade of Iranian ports starting Monday morning

US Central Command will enforce a complete naval blockade on all maritime traffic entering or exiting Iranian ports starting Monday at 10:00 a.m. ET, following President Trump’s order after failed US-Iran talks in Pakistan.

Call for global support

Anti-Israel activists plan 100‑boat flotilla to Gaza

Organizers plan a 100‑boat flotilla to Gaza in March, calling it the largest civilian effort yet and urging the world to stop Israeli interception.

Gaza flotilla enters 'high-risk zone', claims drone activity

Gaza-bound flotilla which seeks to breach Israeli naval blockade enters zone where previous flotillas were intercepted.

IDF stops boat seeking to break Gaza blockade

Boat with 8 people on board intercepted attempting to breach naval blockade of the Gaza Strip.

Watch: This is how Hamas exploited the flotilla participants

Fishing boat that tried to break naval blockade on Gaza included mainly sick and disabled people, who were even treated by the IDF.

Greenblatt: Hamas cynically risking lives

U.S. special envoy blasts Hamas ahead of a planned attempt to breach Israel’s naval blockade on Gaza.

Gazans to try to breach Israeli naval blockade

Palestinian Arabs in Gaza announce plans to breach Israel's blockade by boat.

EU diplomats demand Israel lift Gaza blockade

More than 20 senior European diplomats call on Israel to end its naval blockade of Gaza, which a UN team has said is legal.

Women's flotilla to try to reach Gaza on Wednesday

Women's flotilla to try to reach Gaza in a bid to break Israel’s naval blockade.

Women's flotilla sets sail for Gaza

Two sailing boats carrying approximately 20 women set sail from Barcelona in an attempt to breach Israel's naval blockade on Gaza.

Women's flotilla to set sail in September or October

Latest attempt to break Israel's naval blockade on Gaza will include 25 women, including parliamentarians.

Turkish official: Israel agreed to a Gaza seaport

A leader of Turkish ruling party says in normalization talks Israel agreed to lift naval blockade on Hamas enclave, and compensate Marmara.

German Double Standard: Naval Blockade OK for Us, Not Israel

Poll of Germans finds that while 52% would support German naval blockade against hostile terror org, only 30% back Israel's.

UN Blames Israeli Blockade for Slow Gaza Reconstruction

Despite Hamas being more intent on restocking terror arsenal than reconstruction, new UN peace envoy says Israel must stop blockade.

Iran Readies for War, Raises Security Level

As Iranian gears up for a possible showdown with Saudi Arabia over Yemen, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dismissed what “American threats."

Poll: Palestinians Back Rocket Fire if Blockade Not Lifted

Most Palestinian Arabs would favor resuming rocket fire at Israel if it does not lift its Gaza blockade, finds new survey.

'Gaza's Ark' Protest Ship Sunk by Mysterious Explosion

'Protest' boat meant to breach Israeli naval blockade of Gaza partially sunk by blast, organizers accuse Israel of 'sabotage.'

Navy Vessels Destroy Smuggling Ships Bound for Gaza

Palestinian Arabs claimed the ships were carrying cigarettes - but cigarettes don't explode from gunfire.

'Reverse Flotilla' Launched, Fails

Much-hyped Gaza 'reverse flotilla' launch against Israeli naval blockade falls short; Gaza spokespeople use opportunity for publicity.

Haniyeh: PA Arabs Won't Recognize Israel

Gaza's premier says that neither the "siege" nor the wars will convince Arabs to recognize Israel.

Ashton Calls on Israel to End Gaza 'Siege'

EU foreign policy chief calls for a relief of the Israeli naval blockade on Gaza, ignores the ongoing transfer of goods into the region.

Gantz: Israelis Rely on Us to Keep Passover Safe

Those sitting and celebrating Passover rely on the IDF to keep them safe, says Chief of Staff.