President Trump Says U.S. Will Keep Iranian Port Blockade Until Deal Ends Hostilities

President Trump said the United States would maintain its blockade of Iranian ports until there is a deal to end hostilities in the region. The statement did not include a timeline for negotiations or specify which parties would participate in any agreement.

Background on the Blockade The blockade restricts maritime access to Iranian ports. No additional operational details were provided in the announcement. The measure affects commercial shipping routes that previously passed through the blocked ports.