Event Brief
US military to begin blockade of Iranian ports
Filed: Apr 13, 2026 at 5:01 AM ET
Summary: The US military will start a blockade of Iranian ports on Monday after failed negotiations in Pakistan.
WHO: US military
WHAT: begin blockade of Iranian ports
WHEN: Apr 13, 2026 at 2:25 AM ET
WHERE: Iranian ports
WHY: After talks between the warring sides in Pakistan failed to produce an agreement.
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