Event Brief
US to enforce maritime blockade on Iranian ports
Filed: Apr 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
Summary: The US military's Central Command will begin a maritime blockade targeting Iranian ports starting April 13.
WHO: US military's Central Command
WHAT: enforcing a maritime blockade
WHEN: Apr 12, 2026 at 5:34 PM ET
WHERE: Iranian ports
WHY: in accordance with the President’s proclamation
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