Trump’s blockade of Strait of Hormuz takes effect; Trump deletes image of himself as Jesus Christ; Tehran wants a deal ‘very badly’, says US president

According to ship tracking data, two tankers were turned back in the Strait of Hormuz.

This comes as Washington sets limits on new maritime restrictions.

US Central Command said the blockade would extend east to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, warning that any ship entering or exiting the designated area without permission could be “intercepted, diverted and seized.”

He said the measure would not restrict “neutral transit passage” through the strait to or from destinations other than Iran.

Tracking data from MarineTraffic showed the tanker’s presence Rich StarryThe ship, which was heading towards China from the waters off Sharjah, turned back shortly after approaching the strait with another ship. Ostria. Both ships are capable of carrying oil and chemicals.

Two Iran-linked oil tankers also left the Gulf before the blockade came into effect, according to Kpler and LSEG data.

with AP