US naval blockade of Iran to persist despite opening of Strait of Hormuz

Middle East Eye · April 17, 2026 War

US naval blockade of Iran to persist despite opening of Strait of Hormuz US President Donald Trump announced in a post on Truth Social that “the Strait of Hormuz is completely open and ready for business and full passage, but the naval blockade will remain in full force as it pertains to Iran, only,” until the US’ “transaction with with Iran is 100% complete. ” He also added that “the process should go very quickly” and the points have already been negotiated. In a subsequent post, the President announced that the US will receive all “nuclear dust” created by our great B2 bombers” and also added that Israel is now prohibited by the US from bombing Lebanon further.

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