Posted on 04/12/2026 4:32:54 PM PDT by hotsteppa
TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces will begin implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on April 13 at 10 a.m. ET, in accordance with the President’s proclamation.
The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. CENTCOM forces will not impede freedom of navigation for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports.
Additional information will be provided to commercial mariners through a formal notice prior to the start of the blockade. All mariners are advised to monitor Notice to Mariners broadcasts and contact U.S. naval forces on bridge-to-bridge channel 16 when operating in the Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz approaches.
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Will China challenge?
Iran issues dire warning about President Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade: ‘Forceful response’
I wonder. Possibly at best they can withhold products and materials from the US, although some have indicated their economy is teetering on the edge. I'm not sure how much truth there is to that.
Well that is going to help Qatar, Bahrain, and Iraq. Buy I imagine if this comes to fruition US War Ships will be using there Phalanx guns for the incoming.
Let the Warthogs sunk them before reaching Phalanx range.
China knows we now have weapons of extraterrestrial origin which we back-engineered from Area 51. They are NOT going to mess with the U.S. When the U.S.finally neuters the theocracy in Iran the oil markets will open wide up for everyone. China included.
Trump: “Surprise EU and China! The USA / Western Hemisphere is the ONLY place on earth where energy doesn’t travel through a conflicted strait or pinch point to reach you. Hormuz, Malacca, Dardanelles, Baltic Sea, Bab-al-Mandeb, Suez - all not in great neighborhoods. Don’t support bad actors, and the oil will flow. Support bad actors, and it won’t be easy for you.”
The oil companies will make extra money. Hard to say if the extra tax revenues will pay for the war. Probably not.
The oil companies will make extra money. Hard to say if the extra tax revenues will pay for the war. Probably not.
The oil companies will make extra money. Hard to say if the extra tax revenues will pay for the war. Probably not.
This solves the khargh island problem.
This solves the khargh island problem.
This solves the khargh island problem.
This solves the khargh island problem.
This solves the khargh island problem.
This solves the khargh island problem.
This solves the khargh island problem.
This solves the khargh island problem.
This solves the khargh island problem.
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