Trump Declares 'Wall of Steel' Naval Blockade Against Iran, Orders Boarding of Oil Tanker

President Trump intensified military pressure on Iran by announcing a 'Wall of Steel' naval blockade of Iranian ports and ordering U.S. Marines to board the Iranian-flagged oil tanker M/T Celestial Sea in the Gulf of Oman on suspicion of violating the blockade. Speaking at the Coast Guard Academy commencement, Trump declared Iran would not be allowed to have nuclear weapons and threatened renewed military action if Tehran fails to reach an agreement. The escalation came despite ongoing ceasefire talks, with Iran accusing the U.S. of violating international law by boarding a foreign-flagged vessel in international waters. U.S. Central Command reported redirecting 90 vessels as part of the blockade operations, while Iran insisted ships must obtain permission from Iranian forces to transit the Strait of Hormuz. No public evidence emerged of congressional authorization for the blockade, raising questions about unilateral executive war powers. The action potentially violates the UN Conve...

"Iran will not be allowed to have a nuclear weapon; US blockade of Strait a 'Wall of Steel'" — Delivered during Coast Guard Academy commencement address while announcing naval blockade operations