US official: US military will announce the specific start time of the "blockade of Iran" later

Odaily Odaily reports, citing AXIOS: Trump announced on Monday that the US is restarting its maritime blockade of Iran and will prevent any ships from entering or exiting Iranian ports. He also claimed that the US would charge a "20% fee" for guaranteeing the safe passage of cargo ships, but the details and seriousness of this initiative remain unclear. Due to legal requirements for 24-hour advance notification to ship owners, the newly restarted maritime blockade has not yet taken effect. A US official stated that the US military's Central Command will announce the specific time later on Monday.