US decision takes effect tomorrow... Washington announces an unprecedented step

The US Navy announced that a naval blockade on all Iranian ports will take effect starting tomorrow at 20:00 GMT.

It explained that the blockade measures will apply to all vessels heading to or departing from Iranian ports, regardless of the flag they fly, in a move seen as a new escalation in the confrontation with Tehran.

The information released did not include further details regarding how the blockade will be implemented, its duration, or the nature of any potential exemptions.