politics
April 13, 2026
US to Block 'All Maritime Traffic' from Iran Ports Starting Monday
The United States will begin a blockade of all ships traveling both to and from Iranian ports on Monday, U.S. Central Command announced.
TL;DR
- U.S. Central Command will begin a blockade of all ships traveling to and from Iranian ports on Monday, April 13.
- The blockade will apply to all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports.
- It will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations.
- The blockade covers all of Iran's ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.
- Freedom of navigation for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports will not be impeded.