Event Brief
U.S. to Blockade Ships to and from Iran Starting Monday
Filed: Apr 12, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET
Summary: The U.S. military will enforce a blockade on all vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports, according to CENTCOM.
WHO: U.S. military
WHAT: blockade of all ships going to and from Iran
WHEN: Apr 12, 2026 at 5:44 PM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations.
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