President Trump has declared an immediate U.S. naval blockade on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. The move followed the collapse of peace talks in Pakistan. He announced the action on his Truth Social platform, stating the Navy will "seek and interdict" vessels that have paid a toll to Iran for passage.
Iran has effectively controlled the strait by imposing tolls and limiting oil exports. The blockade aims to flip that dynamic by denying Tehran its primary bargaining chip. A senior U.S. official said the goal is to "take this card from the Iranians."