Hyderabad, April 13 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday, April 13, warned that any Iranian vessels approaching the newly enforced American naval blockade would be "immediately eliminated", as sweeping maritime restrictions linked to the Strait of Hormuz came into effect at 7:30 pm IST.

The US Navy has established a blockade covering all Iranian ports and coastal areas, including the Strait of Hormuz, marking a sharp escalation despite a ceasefire framework between Washington and Tehran.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed Iran's navy had been "completely obliterated", stating that 158 vessels were destroyed. He said smaller "fast attack ships" had not been previously targeted as they were not considered a major threat, but warne...