Iran-US-Israel War News Live Updates: Iran calls US Naval restrictions ‘piracy,’ warns of ‘permanent’ control mechanism for Hormuz
Iran US Israel War News Today Live Updates: Centcom says blockade of Iranian ports to begin at 10am ET; Iran’s negotiator says ‘we will not bow to threats’; oil prices rise.
by Mashkoora Khan · The Indian Express · JoinIran US Israel War News Today Live Updates: An Iranian Armed Forces spokesperson said that US restrictions on vessels in international waters are “illegal” and “amounts to piracy,” while warning of a “permanent mechanism” to control the Strait of Hormuz following threats by the United States to blockade it.
US blockade of Strait of Hormuz: US President Donald Trump signalled a sharp escalation in the standoff with Iran, saying he is indifferent to the collapse of talks and ready to press ahead with military pressure, as Washington prepares to enforce a sweeping maritime blockade targeting Iranian-linked traffic from Monday. “I don’t care if they come back or not… I’m fine,” Trump said, underscoring a hardening stance as the US prepares to enforce a sweeping maritime blockade targeting Iranian-linked shipping.
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Blockade threat and oil shock fears: The US military says it will begin blocking vessels entering and exiting Iranian ports from 10:00 ET (14:00 GMT), though it insists ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz to other destinations will not be impeded. In a post on Truth Social, Trump declared the US Navy would “BLOCKADE any and all ships” attempting to use the route, while also warning of broader interdictions in international waters.
5 latest developments:
- US blockade begins: United States Central Command confirms enforcement of a blockade on Iranian ports from Monday, marking a major escalation.
- Iran issues warning: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says any military vessel approaching the Strait will be treated as a ceasefire violation and “dealt with severely”.
- Talks collapse blame game: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accuses Washington of “maximalism” and “shifting goalposts”, while Trump says Tehran refused to give up its nuclear ambitions.
- Oil prices surge: Crude prices climb back above $100 amid fears of disruption around the Hormuz chokepoint.
- Israel-Hezbollah flare-up: Israel Defense Forces bombard south Lebanon, with casualties reported in Maaroub and fresh clashes around Bint Jbeil.
Stay with The Indian Express Global Desk for real-time updates, geolocated footage of the crash sites, and live reactions from the Pentagon and Tehran.
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An Iranian Armed Forces spokesperson said that US restrictions on vessels in international waters are “illegal” and "amounts to piracy,” while warning of a permanent mechanism to control the Strait of Hormuz following threats by the United States to blockade it.
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‘Enjoy $4 gas while it lasts’: Iran’s Ghalibaf mocks Trump as US readies naval blockade
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In a pointed post, Ghalibaf ridiculed US threats of a naval blockade targeting vessels linked to Iranian ports, suggesting the move could trigger a surge in global oil prices and make current US petrol rates look cheap.
“Enjoy the current pump figures,” he wrote, adding that Americans may soon grow “nostalgic” for $4–$5 per gallon fuel if tensions escalate further.
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“You know, we spent trillions of dollars on NATO to help them guard really against Russia, when you think of it, we’re guarding against Russia. And I’ve long thought it was a little ridiculous, but we spend trillions of dollars doing it. And I think that’s going to be under very serious examination,” he said.
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Iran-US-Israel War News Live Updates: Trump says blockade will begin at 10am EST
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Iran-US-Israel War News Live Updates: What all happened so far?
Here are the top developments
US Blockades Iranian Ports: The US military will start blockading Iranian ports on Monday at 14:00 GMT, allowing ships not going to or from Iran to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Warns of Consequences: The IRGC has warned that any miscalculated move will trap the enemy in the "deadly whirlpools" of the Strait of Hormuz, and military vessels approaching will be dealt with severely.
Trump's Threats Trump claims the US will "finish up" its war on Iran soon, after Tehran refused to abandon its nuclear ambitions during Pakistan talks.
Iran Pushes Back: Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, says US threats won't affect the nation, vowing not to bow to pressure.
Regional Tensions Escalate: Israel continues to strike Lebanon, with Netanyahu releasing footage of himself in southern Lebanon, amid warnings of renewed civil strife from Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam
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