U.S. Central Command to Resume Blockade of Iranian Ports

U.S. Central Command announced it will resume blockading maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on July 14 at 4 p.m. ET. The command stated the blockade will target vessels moving into and out of Iranian ports. Officials provided no additional details on the duration or scope of the renewed enforcement.

The announcement follows a period during which the blockade had been paused. No information was given on the reasons for the earlier suspension or the decision to restart it. The command did not name specific vessels, routes, or cargo types that will be affected.

"US CENTCOM forces will resume blockading maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on July 14 at 4 p.m. ET," the command said in a statement. The same statement was reported by multiple outlets without further elaboration on enforcement procedures or international reactions.