US vows indefinite blockade on Iran as Hormuz remains closed

The United States threatens to keep a naval blockade of Iranian ports 'indefinitely' and expand economic isolation as ceasefire talks stall, while Tehran maintains that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed until sanctions are lifted; concerns mount over the crew morale on the USS Lincoln and lawmakers demand accountability, with experts warning that long deployments threaten readiness. Iran could retaliate by pressuring regional partners or targeting US assets, underscoring a protracted standoff driven by maritime coercion and economic pressure.