President Trump has issued a strong warning to Iran, urging them to avoid U.S. forces now enforcing a comprehensive naval blockade. He promised swift destruction for any vessels that stray too close to American ships.
According to Trump, Iran’s navy has suffered significant losses under Operation Epic Fury, yet some smaller craft remain operational.
He noted, “Iran’s Navy is laying at the bottom of the sea, completely obliterated – 158 ships. What we have not hit are their small number of, what they call, ‘fast attack ships,’ because we did not consider them much of a threat.”
Trump added a clear warning: “If any of these ships come anywhere close to our BLOCKADE, they will be immediately ELIMINATED, using the same system of kill that we use against the drug dealers on boats at Sea. It is quick and brutal.”
This caution came as the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that the blockade affects all vessels, irrespective of their flags.
CENTCOM announced to mariners that the operation would commence on Monday, as communicated by two U.S. officials to Fox News Digital.
The notice stated, “Any vessel entering or departing the blockaded area without authorization is subject to interception, diversion, and capture.”
Further, CENTCOM clarified, “The blockade will not impede neutral transit passage through the Strait of Hormuz to or from non-Iranian destinations.” Officials indicated that humanitarian shipments like food and medical supplies would be allowed through after inspection.
