US Military Blocks Iranian Ships in Strait of Hormuz Starting Monday
The US military began blocking all ships entering and leaving Iranian ports at 10am ET Monday, according to Central Command. The blockade targets the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for global oil.
The US military started a blockade of Iranian maritime traffic Monday morning, blocking all ships entering or leaving Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.
Central Command announced the action would begin at 10am ET (2pm GMT). President Trump told reporters the move came after military action against Iran's navy, saying "their whole navy is under water."
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula where about one-fifth of global oil shipments pass through daily. Any disruption typically sends energy prices higher worldwide.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps warned it would target any US military vessel approaching the strait. Iranian officials also predicted Americans would see "even higher prices at the pump" as a result of the blockade.
The action represents a significant escalation in tensions between the US and Iran, with both sides now threatening military action in one of the world's most important shipping lanes.
Gas prices could spike since about 20% of the world's oil passes through this waterway. Iran has threatened to target any US military ships that approach the area.
Watch for Iranian military response and global oil price changes as the blockade continues.
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