The United States is stepping up its maritime presence in the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump announced new naval directives following tense talks with Iran.
In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump said the move comes after stalled negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme, which he described as the key unresolved issue in recent discussions.
He noted that while meetings between U.S. and Iranian officials in Islamabad, Pakistan, made progress on several fronts, no agreement was reached on nuclear concerns.
According to him, the U.S. Navy will begin operations involving the interception of vessels moving through the strategic waterway.
Trump accused Iran of using conditions around the Strait of Hormuz as leverage in negotiations, describing it as an attempt to pressure global shipping routes.
He also suggested that any deal on free passage would depend on resolving what he called obstruction of international maritime movement.
The U.S. President added that mine-clearing operations would be carried out and warned that any attacks on American or commercial vessels would be met with force.
He further indicated that allied nations could participate in efforts to secure the waterway and ensure uninterrupted global trade.
In response, Iranian authorities maintained that the Strait remains under their control and is open to non-military shipping, while warning that military vessels would be treated as a breach of ceasefire terms.
Do Diplomatic efforts are expected to continue, even as tensions rise over the security and control of the strategic maritime route.
