توقع: US announces blockade on Iran by 2026?

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The United States has already announced and implemented a naval blockade against Iranian ports and coastal areas, effective from 13 April 2026, following the collapse of ceasefire talks in Islamabad. President Donald Trump declared the measure as leverage against Iranian tolling practices, with U.S. Central Command confirming forces are actively executing missions to intercept vessels entering or departing Iranian ports. The blockade targets ships carrying Iranian oil, primarily destined for China, aiming to cut off the regime’s main revenue source while leaving transit through the Strait of Hormuz to non-Iranian destinations unaffected.

This action is largely unprecedented in recent decades, with the military offering few operational details beyond impartial enforcement across all national flags. Past Middle East operations suggest the Navy will track, board, and redirect merchant vessels regardless of consent, as seen in the 2026 Strait of Hormuz campaign where over 44 vessels were redirected and one seized. Traders should monitor official announcements regarding blockade scope adjustments, humanitarian shipment inspections, and any shifts in U.S. naval presence near the Gulf, as these could signal escalation or de-escalation. Recent reporting from USNI News confirms the blockade was lifted on 18 June 2026 as part of a 14-point agreement, indicating the event has already occurred and resolved, making the current 0% probability for a future announcement consistent with reality.

Given the blockade is already in effect and subsequently lifted, no further announcement is required for the market to resolve. The settlement window ending in 2026 aligns with the timeline of the actual event, confirming the market’s “No” outcome is factually grounded. Traders should watch for any re-announcement of a new blockade, though current diplomatic momentum suggests no immediate recurrence.

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