- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei officially labeled the United States naval blockade of Iranian ports as a criminal violation of the April 8 ceasefire agreement.
- The United States Central Command confirmed the blockade targets all vessels entering or departing Iranian coastal areas while claiming to maintain freedom of navigation for non-Iranian transit.
- In direct retaliation for the blockade, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has reimposed its own closure of the Strait of Hormuz and warned that any approaching military vessels will face a severe response.
- Global energy markets are experiencing extreme volatility as the current ceasefire is set to expire on April 22 without a permanent peace deal in place.
- President Trump stated that the maritime blockade will remain active until Iran agrees to a comprehensive negotiation package including the transfer of enriched uranium.
Iran condemns United States naval blockade as unlawful violation of existing ceasefire agreement
Apr 19, 2026, 12:18:49 PM UTC(13 hours ago)
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IRAN'S FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON BAGHAEI SAYS U.S. BLOCKADE OF IRAN'S PORTS AND COASTLINE IS VIOLATION OF CEASEFIRE, CALLS IT 'UNLAWFUL AND CRIMINAL' - POST ON X
