US Joint Chiefs chair reaffirms Iran blockade

Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Kane has reaffirmed that the American naval blockade of Iranian ports remains in full effect, directly contradicting President Trump's recent statement about opening the Strait of Hormuz. General Kane stated the blockade continues, and the U.S. Navy will actively pursue any vessel flying the Iranian flag or attempting to provide material support to Iran. All vessels attempting to break the blockade will be intercepted and boarded by American forces. This underscores the ongoing enforcement of the blockade despite mixed signals from the administration.