Trump: Iran Navy 'Destroyed,' Oil Blockade Starts Monday

President Trump declared Iran's navy "destroyed" and confirmed a comprehensive oil blockade against the Islamic Republic begins Monday morning, speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews after returning from Florida.

"Their military is destroyed," Trump said Sunday evening. "Their whole Navy is underwater. You know that 158 ships are gone. Their navy is gone. Most of their mine droppers are gone." The president announced the blockade takes effect at 10 a.m. Monday, with "other nations working so that Iran will not be able to sell oil."

Trump positioned the blockade as an economic opportunity for America's energy sector. "There are many boats heading toward our country to fill up with oil and then go and take it," he said, highlighting how international vessels are bypassing traditional routes to purchase American crude. The move follows collapsed peace negotiations that sent oil prices soaring past $100 per barrel.

The president delivered sharp criticism of NATO allies, threatening to review America's financial commitment to the alliance. "I'm very disappointed in NATO," Trump said. "They weren't there for us. We pay trillions of dollars for NATO, and they weren't there for us." He dismissed recent European offers of support as insufficient and poorly timed.

"Now they want to come up, but there's no real threat anymore," Trump said, suggesting NATO countries waited too long to assist American operations. The president indicated America's "trillions of dollars" in NATO contributions face "very serious" examination going forward.

Trump's blockade announcement represents the most aggressive economic warfare against Iran since diplomatic talks collapsed in Pakistan last week. The multinational effort aims to completely cut off Iran's oil revenues, which fund the regime's nuclear program and regional proxy forces threatening American interests.

The timing puts maximum pressure on Iran's economy while American energy producers stand ready to fill global supply gaps. Trump's strategy leverages U.S. energy independence to isolate Iran economically without relying on European allies who disappointed Washington during the crisis.

Monday's blockade implementation will test international resolve and Iran's response capabilities. Oil markets and shipping routes through the Persian Gulf face immediate disruption as the most comprehensive sanctions regime against Iran takes effect.