US military to begin blockade of Iranian ports
via Le Matin20 hours ago1 min read
The US Central Command Centcom announced that its forces will begin implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on April 13 at 10:00 AM GMT-4. This action aligns with a proclamation by President Donald Trump. The blockade will be applied impartially to vessels of all nationalities, covering all Iranian ports in the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. However, US forces will not impede the freedom of navigation for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz to or from non-Iranian ports. President Trump stated earlier that the US Navy would initiate the blockade process for any vessel attempting to enter or exit the Strait of Hormuz, noting that other nations are expected to join. This decision follows the failure of talks between American and Iranian delegations, primarily due to Tehran's refusal to abandon its nuclear ambitions.
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