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UPDATED Apr 15, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET

Apr 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET

Naval Blockade Of Iran Now In Full Effect

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The U.S. has implemented maritime restrictions along Iran's coastline.

WHO: U.S.

WHAT: Naval blockade

WHEN: Apr 13, 2026 at 6:35 PM ET

WHERE: Iranian coastline

WHY: Part of a broader strategy to restrict maritime access.

How this story developed (showing 17 of 17 earlier reports)

US destroyer turns back Iranian cargo vessel · Apr 15, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
Iran military warns to block Red Sea trade · Apr 15, 2026 at 8:06 AM ET
US Military Confirms Iran Blockade in Full Effect · Apr 15, 2026 at 2:02 AM ET
US Centcom Enforces Blockade on Iranian Ports · Apr 14, 2026 at 11:04 PM ET
US Navy forces eight Iran-linked tankers to turn back · Apr 14, 2026 at 11:04 PM ET
U.S. Military Blockade of Iran's Ports Takes Effect · Apr 14, 2026 at 2:10 PM ET
US begins blockade of Iran's ports, Tehran threatens retaliation · Apr 14, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
Iran Threatens Mideast Ports Amid US Blockade Plans · Apr 13, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
US to Intercept Ships Leaving Iran · Apr 13, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
US blockade of Iran ports begins · Apr 13, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
US Navy Blockades Iranian Ports After Failed Talks · Apr 13, 2026 at 11:03 AM ET
US Military Enforces Blockade in Gulf of Oman · Apr 13, 2026 at 9:06 AM ET
US military to begin blockade of Iranian ports · Apr 13, 2026 at 5:01 AM ET
US blockade of Iran will be major military endeavour · Apr 12, 2026 at 10:03 PM ET
U.S. to Blockade Ships to and from Iran Starting Monday · Apr 12, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET
U.S. to Blockade Iranian Ports Starting Monday · Apr 12, 2026 at 8:03 PM ET
US to enforce maritime blockade on Iranian ports · Apr 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET

Sources (2): Sky News, TWZ

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