White House Defends Iran Blockade Strategy

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the U.S. blockade on Iran is fully in place and being enforced across all Iranian ports. She clarified that while the U.S. is restricting vessels tied to Iran’s economy, it is still supporting freedom of navigation for ships traveling to and from non-Iranian ports. Leavitt declined to provide a timeline for how long the blockade will last, emphasizing that decisions remain with the president as negotiations continue.