{"id":2901,"date":"2026-04-15T21:07:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T21:07:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/israelagora.com.br\/en\/?page_id=2901"},"modified":"2026-04-15T21:07:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T21:07:39","slug":"em-apenas-36-horas-as-forcas-dos-eua-conseguiram-interromper-completamente-o-comercio-maritimo-que-entra-e-sai-do-ira","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/israelagora.com.br\/en\/?page_id=2901","title":{"rendered":"In just 36 hours, us forces managed to completely disrupt maritime trade in and out of iran."},"content":{"rendered":"
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A U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer is seen during a blockade mission targeting traffic to and from Iranian ports, in an undated image released by U.S. Central Command on April 15, 2026.Source: @CENTCOM\/X.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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\r\n\tAdmiral Brad Cooper, commander of CENTCOM, stated that American forces maintain maritime superiority in the Middle East<\/strong><\/p>

According to him, the operation stopped sea trade, which represents around 90% of the Iranian economy.<\/p>

\r\nUS Navy warships, including missile-guided destroyers, are operating in the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman region under the command of the Bahrain-based Fifth Fleet.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nAccording to reports, since the blockade began on Monday, American naval forces have intercepted several oil tankers attempting to enter or leave Iranian ports.<\/p>

\r\nIn all cases, the crews were warned by radio and instructed to return, without the need for physical approaches.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nIn addition to the blockade, the American military is clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for transporting oil and other goods.<\/p>

\r\nTwo destroyers, the USS Frank E.<\/p>

\r\nPeterson and the USS Michael Murphy, already operate in the area.<\/p>

\r\nA third strike group with aircraft carriers and more minesweeping ships are on the way to reinforce the operation.<\/p>

\r\nIn total, the US naval presence in the region must reach at least 27 ships, representing a significant part of the entire American fleet active in the world.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nPresident Donald Trump has commented on the situation in recent interviews.<\/p>

\r\nHe told Fox News that the war with Iran is “very close to the end” and that if the United States stopped now, it would take Iran about 20 years to rebuild the country.<\/p>

\r\nTrump also mentioned that the Iranians seem to really want to make a deal.<\/p>

\r\nIn another statement, he indicated that he is considering extending the two-week ceasefire announced on April 7, but believes it may not be necessary, foreseeing “two incredible days” ahead.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nJoint military operations between the United States and Israel against the Iranian regime began in late February, with attacks on thousands of targets, including ballistic missile and nuclear programs.<\/p>

\r\nA ceasefire was established thereafter.<\/p>

\r\nNow, talks between the Americans and Iranians could resume in Islamabad this weekend, after a previous round collapsed in Pakistan.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nThe United States made clear its main demands in the talks: Iran must end all uranium enrichment, dismantle key facilities, return highly enriched material, completely open the Strait of Hormuz without charge and stop supporting terrorist groups such as Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen.<\/p>

\r\nIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reinforced that nuclear enrichment is the central point for Americans – and also for Israel.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nThis measure aims to increase economic pressure on the Iranian government and seek a solution that will permanently limit the country\u00c2\u00b4s nuclear program.<\/p>

\r\nThe situation continues to develop, with the next few days being decisive for the course of events.

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Published in 04\/15\/2026 21h07<\/em><\/p>\r\n

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