Report: US Army prepares to begin enforcing the blockade in Hormuz as early as today
Just hours after President Donald Trump's dramatic announcement, the US Navy is preparing for immediate enforcement. American warships will begin enforcing a tight naval blockade near Iran's ports and will take control of the Strait…
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The United States Navy is preparing to enforce a blockade near Iranian ports and seize control of the Strait of Hormuz, hours after President Donald Trump's announcement. This marks a reversal from the June ceasefire agreement. Trump is demanding an unprecedented 20% security fee on all cargo passing through the world's most critical shipping lane. The immediate question is how Iran and other maritime nations will respond to this aggressive enforcement.