The Pentagon announced plans to impose a naval blockade on Iranian ports beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, following the collapse of diplomatic negotiations.
U.S. Central Command officials stated the maritime blockade will be “enforced impartially against vessels of all nations” after peace negotiations broke down following 21 hours of talks.
The military action represents a significant escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran, coming after diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis failed to produce an agreement.
