US Military: Maritime Trade Completely Cut Off After 36-Hour Blockade of Iranian Ports
The US Central Command announced that within 36 hours of blockading Iranian ports, 90% of Iran's maritime economic trade has been halted. President Trump expressed optimism about resuming US-Iran peace talks this week. A Chinese oil tanker, the 'Rich Starry,' sanctioned by the US, turned back to the Strait of Hormuz after leaving the Persian Gulf. The US military has intercepted 8 Iran-linked oil tankers since the blockade began on the 13th.
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(Central News Agency, Dubai/Washington, April 15, comprehensive foreign report) General Cooper, commander of the US Central Command, said today that less than 36 hours after blockading Iranian ports, the US military has completely halted Iran's maritime economic trade in and out. Despite the blockade, President Trump still believes that the US and Iran are expected to resume peace talks this week.
Reuters reported that Trump (Donald Trump) said that negotiations between US and Iranian officials are expected to resume in Pakistan in the next two days.
Trump said in an interview with ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl: "I think the next two days will be very exciting." He added that he did not think it was necessary to extend the two-week ceasefire originally scheduled to end on April 21.
According to Karl's post on the social platform X, Trump said: "There may be two outcomes, but I think reaching an agreement is more ideal, because then they can start rebuilding." He said: "In any case, the radicals have been eliminated by us."
Despite the optimistic atmosphere for negotiations, more ships were forced to return under the US blockade of Iranian ports. The Chinese oil tanker "Rich Starry," sanctioned by the United States, sailed out of the Persian Gulf today and has turned back to the Strait of Hormuz.
General Cooper, commander of the US Central Command, said that the US military has completely blocked Iran's economic trade by sea, and maritime trade accounts for about 90% of Iran's total economy.
Cooper posted on the social platform X: "Less than 36 hours after the blockade was implemented, the US military has completely halted all Iranian maritime economic trade in and out."
Earlier, according to the "Wall Street Journal," the US military said that since the blockade was implemented on the 13th, it has intercepted 8 oil tankers related to Iran. (Compiler: Cai Jiamin) 1150415
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(Central News Agency, Dubai/Washington, April 15, comprehensive foreign report) General Cooper, commander of the US Central Command, said today that less than 36 hours after blockading Iranian ports, the US military has completely halted Iran's maritime economic trade in and out. Despite the blockade, President Trump still believes that the US and Iran are expected to resume peace talks this week.
Reuters reported that Trump (Donald Trump) said that negotiations between US and Iranian officials are expected to resume in Pakistan in the next two days.
Trump said in an interview with ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl: "I think the next two days will be very exciting." He added that he did not think it was necessary to extend the two-week ceasefire originally scheduled to end on April 21.
According to Karl's post on the social platform X, Trump said: "There may be two outcomes, but I think reaching an agreement is more ideal, because then they can start rebuilding." He said: "In any case, the radicals have been eliminated by us."
Despite the optimistic atmosphere for negotiations, more ships were forced to return under the US blockade of Iranian ports. The Chinese oil tanker "Rich Starry," sanctioned by the United States, sailed out of the Persian Gulf today and has turned back to the Strait of Hormuz.
General Cooper, commander of the US Central Command, said that the US military has completely blocked Iran's economic trade by sea, and maritime trade accounts for about 90% of Iran's total economy.
Cooper posted on the social platform X: "Less than 36 hours after the blockade was implemented, the US military has completely halted all Iranian maritime economic trade in and out."
Earlier, according to the "Wall Street Journal," the US military said that since the blockade was implemented on the 13th, it has intercepted 8 oil tankers related to Iran. (Compiler: Cai Jiamin) 1150415
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FAQ
Who implemented the blockade of Iranian ports?
The US Central Command implemented the blockade of Iranian ports.
What was the impact of the blockade on Iran's trade?
The blockade completely halted about 90% of Iran's maritime economic trade.