The United States on Thursday threatened to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, ratcheting up economic pressure on Tehran as ceasefire talks have floundered, global oil supply is dropping and regional tensions are rising.

US reinstates naval blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. End of blockade by December 31, 2026 at 78.2% YES.

US Defense Secretary confirms indefinite naval blockade on Iran. End of blockade by December 31, 2026 at 84.2% YES.