The Iranian economy, which was already on shaky ground before the war with the United States and Israel began, may face collapse if the U.S. naval blockade of the country continues.
The U.S. Central Command posted on social media Thursday that it has turned 14 ships around since the U.S. Navy-enforced blockade began three days before.
U.S. forces are focused, vigilant, and highly motivated as they execute a blockade on vessels attempting to enter or exit Iranian ports. After 72 hours of enforcement, 14 vessels have turned around to comply with the blockade at the direction of American forces. pic.twitter.com/0n4dOXCx2e
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) April 16, 2026
“The U.S. blockade of Iranian ports will further strain the country’s budget. According to one estimate, by Miad Maleki, an analyst with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies research group, the blockade will cost Iran approximately $435 million a day,
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