Iran threatens to block maritime commerce after US naval blockade of Iranian ports
Iran has formally threatened to block all maritime commerce through the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and Red Sea in response to a US-imposed naval blockade on Iranian ports. The commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbia headquarters, Major-General Ali Abdollahi, stated on April 15 that Iran would take decisive measures to defend its sovereignty, describing US actions as illegal and aggressive. The naval blockade by the United States targets shipping traffic to and from Iranian ports via the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint through which roughly 20% of global oil trade passes. Iran further warned that blocking the Strait of... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 Apr 2026 22:30 LONDON
US-Iran ceasefire talks advance with potential truce extension
Ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran are progressing, with mediators seeking to extend the current truce amid hopes for a lasting agreement.President Donald Trump stated that the war with Iran is "very close to over," signaling optimism about the diplomatic process.US forces continue to enforce a blockade on Iranian ports, intercepting vessels attempting to leave, maintaining pressure on Iran during the negotiations.Vice President JD Vance, who led recent talks that ended without a breakthrough, expressed a positive outlook on the current state of discussions.The ceasefire, which has temporarily halted hostilities following a month-long conflict involving US, Israeli, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Apr 2026 14:00 LONDON
US naval blockade turns back ships at Strait of Hormuz amid Iran conflict
The United States has enforced a naval blockade at the Strait of Hormuz, turning back six ships attempting to leave the strategic waterway.More than a dozen US warships are positioned in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea to maintain the blockade.Officials confirmed that none of the encounters with the vessels required escalation, indicating controlled enforcement of the blockade.The US naval presence acts as a "net" to restrict maritime traffic in the area.This blockade is part of the ongoing conflict involving the US and Iran, with significant implications for regional security and global energy supplies.The Strait of Hormuz is a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Apr 2026 20:06 LONDON
UK Refuses to Join US Blockade of Iranian Ports in Strait of Hormuz
The United Kingdom has announced it will not participate in the United States-led naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.British naval forces will refrain from enforcing the blockade but will continue minesweeper and anti-drone operations in the region.The US declared the blockade following unsuccessful peace talks with Iran, aiming to restrict Iranian port access and control shipping through this strategic waterway.US Central Command confirmed its forces would enforce the blockade impartially on vessels entering and leaving Iranian ports.UK government officials emphasized their continued support for freedom of navigation and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Apr 2026 03:00 LONDON
US Navy initiates blockade of Strait of Hormuz following failed US-Iran negotiations
The United States Navy has commenced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, effective immediately, following unsuccessful peace talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad.President Donald Trump announced the naval blockade and interdiction of vessels that have paid tolls to Iran for passage through the strategic waterway.The blockade order was issued after Iran failed to agree to terms regarding its nuclear program during high-level negotiations involving US Vice President JD Vance and Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.The talks, described as a marathon session, ended without a deal.President Trump stated that the US Navy would interdict any vessel in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Apr 2026 16:33 LONDON
