At 10:00am ET this Monday April 13, CENTCOM officially activated the naval blockade of all Iranian ports. The order is clear: “Enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.”

Markets reacted before it even started. WTI crude surged 9% to $104 per barrel. Brent jumped 8% past $102. Dow futures dropped over 500 points. And this is just day one.

🇮🇷 Iran responded immediately. Its Defense Ministry declared: “The Strait of Hormuz will forever remain under the control of Iran and the region.” Iran’s Armed Forces warned that the security of all Persian Gulf ports is “under direct threat.”

Meanwhile, Trump’s allies are turning their backs. The UK said “we don’t support the blockade and won’t be dragged into this war.” France and the UK announced a separate “peaceful multinational mission.” Spain called it “nonsense.” Australia confirmed it won’t participate.