Event Brief
U.S. to Blockade Iranian Ports Starting Monday
Filed: Apr 12, 2026 at 8:03 PM ET
Summary: The U.S. military will initiate a blockade of all ships at Iranian ports.
WHO: U.S. military
WHAT: begin blockading all ships entering or exiting Iranian ports
WHEN: Apr 12, 2026 at 6:08 PM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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