WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews) – President Trump will deliver a speech to the nation Thursday evening at 9 p.m. Eastern, the White House announced, hours after U.S. Central Command said it plans to resume a naval blockade on Iran.

The timing of the address, with its topic still unknown, has drawn widespread attention amid escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf. Officials announced the speech shortly after CENTCOM signaled renewed enforcement actions against Iran, set to begin Wednesday at 4 p.m. Eastern.

Trump posted on Truth Social earlier Monday about reinstating the blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing U.S. commitment to keeping the vital waterway open while targeting Iranian shipping. He described the U.S. as the “Guardian of the Hormuz Strait” and indicated that a 20% toll on cargo could help offset security costs.

The developments come against the backdrop of fragile cease-fire efforts following months of conflict. Earlier this year, the U.S. had imposed and later lifted a blockade as part of interim agreements, but recent exchanges of strikes and Iranian actions in the strait prompted the reversal.

The nation will be watching closely as the president speaks from an undisclosed location. White House officials have not provided further details on the expected content of the address.

This story is developing. VINnews will provide updates as more information becomes available.