The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that 21 vessels have been compelled to return to Iran since the initiation of a naval blockade aimed at restricting access to Iranian ports. This blockade is part of the US strategy to enhance diplomatic efforts for a comprehensive resolution to regional hostilities. The USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) is actively patrolling the Arabian Sea to enforce this blockade. Amid these developments, Iranian Parliament Speaker MB Ghalibaf criticized US President Donald Trump, who stated that the blockade will continue until a complete agreement with Iran is finalized. Ghalibaf emphasized that maritime movements through the Strait of Hormuz will be strictly controlled by Iran, allowing passage only through designated routes with Iranian approval. This situation arises as Iran has announced the reopening of the strategic waterway, which is linked to a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Despite this, the US maintains that economic and military pressure on Iran will not be lifted prematurely.