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US Secretary of State Peter Hegset told journalists in Panama City on Thursday that the United States could maintain a naval blockade of Iranian ports indefinitely if it deems necessary. Hegset noted that the US Navy is capable of sustaining this blockade for an extended period by rotating vessels within the area of responsibility of the American fleet.
This statement from Hegset followed President Donald Trump's assertion of US control over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran, in turn, rejected these claims, reiterating that the waterway remains closed.
Hegset emphasized the American fleet's ability to continue such a blockade indefinitely. He specified that the strategy would be maintained through the rotation of US Navy ships. While negotiations between the US and Iran regarding the operation of the strategic waterway are frozen, the Pentagon has once again demonstrated its naval power.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, stating America's complete control over the Strait of Hormuz and his intention to maintain it. Trump called the US naval blockade a 'steel wall,' asserting that Iran is no longer the 'papa' of the Middle East. He also claimed that Tehran's military infrastructure is destroyed and that inflation there stands at 300 percent.
However, immediately after Trump's comments, Iran refuted his assertions, stating that the strategic waterway is closed and will not open until Tehran's conditions are met.
The Iranian Persian Gulf Authority (PGSA) denied Trump's statements on the social network X. They stated that the remarks by American officials do not change the reality. Hormuz remains closed and will not open until Tehran's terms are accepted. This tension is causing significant uncertainty in global crude oil markets and maritime trade routes.
It should be noted that Hormuz is one of the world's most sensitive geopolitical 'choke points,' where past spikes in crude oil prices and fears of large-scale conflicts have often arisen due to military clashes. Due to the current tension, naval patrols have been increased, commercial shipping companies have altered their sea routes, and international calls for diplomatic restraint have intensified.
Commercial shipping along this vital route continues under strict security monitoring. Nevertheless, the situation remains extremely unstable. Currently, diplomatic attention is focused on the possibility of reaching a temporary ceasefire to reduce the risk of armed conflict while maintaining open maritime trade routes.
