The US dominates Hormuz: it has already prevented 31 commercial ships from entering the Persian Gulf

The United States Central Command confirmed a key fact. Since the beginning of the blockade, U.S. forces prevented 31 commercial ships bound for Iran from entering

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The operation, dubbed “Epic Fury”, consolidates U.S. control over maritime traffic in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

An effective and seamless blockade

According to CENTCOM, more than 30 vessels were forced to retreat or return to port

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Most of the ships complied with orders from the U.S. Navy. This demonstrates the ability to control one of the most strategic routes in the world.

The command also denied versions of evasion of the blockade. He assured that the cases cited were intercepted or are under military control

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Large-scale military deployment

The operation includes more than 10,000 troops, more than 100 aircraft and at least 17 warships

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Among them are aircraft carriers, destroyers and amphibious units. Drones and surveillance aircraft are also involved.

The deployment reinforces U.S. military superiority in the region.

Total control of maritime traffic

The blockade aims to limit Iranian trade. Especially in the energy sector.

The Strait of Hormuz is key to the global flow of oil. Controlling it makes it possible to exert direct pressure on the Iranian economy

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The strategy seeks to reduce the regime's revenues and force changes in its international position.

Trump maintains pressure and opens the door to dialogue

President Donald Trump confirmed that the blockade will continue.

At the same time, it left open the possibility of negotiations. He noted that Iran must submit a clear proposal.

The extension of the ceasefire responds to that logic: military pressure combined with a diplomatic window.

Impact on energy markets The

tightening of the blockade had immediate effects. The price of oil registered increases of more than 4%

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The WTI barrel and the Brent barrel reacted to tension in the region.

This reflects the strategic importance of the Persian Gulf to the global economy.

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US consolidates its leadership in the region

The operation demonstrates the capacity of the United States to control key routes and guarantee international security

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The blockade doesn't just affect Iran. It also redefines balance in the Middle East

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The signal is strong: Washington maintains control and uses its power to impose conditions on the global stage.