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UPDATED Apr 16, 2026 at 6:02 AM ET

Apr 10, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET

U.S. Begins Naval Patrols in Strait of Hormuz

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The White House aims to disrupt Iran's oil exports with new naval patrols, though experts warn of enforcement challenges.

WHO: The White House

WHAT: Begins naval patrols

WHEN: Apr 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET

WHERE: Strait of Hormuz

WHY: To choke off Iran's oil export revenue

How this story developed (showing 12 of 12 earlier reports)

Iran Threatens to Block Red Sea Traffic Amid US Blockade · Apr 15, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
Impact of Sea Mines in the Strait of Hormuz · Apr 13, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
US Navy Plans to Blockade Iran's Ports · Apr 13, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
US to Blockade Strait of Hormuz Starting Monday · Apr 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Iran Warns on Gulf Ports Amid US Blockade Threat · Apr 13, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
Iran Calls US Blockade Plans an Act of Piracy · Apr 13, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
Sailor Captures US-Iran Exchange in Strait of Hormuz · Apr 13, 2026 at 5:01 AM ET
IRGC warns of deadly vortex for US in Hormuz · Apr 12, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
Trump cites sea mines as Iranian threat in Hormuz · Apr 11, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
Iran Struggles to Locate Mines in Strait of Hormuz · Apr 10, 2026 at 10:02 PM ET
'Game on': Iran's Actions in the Strait of Hormuz · Apr 10, 2026 at 7:05 PM ET
Iran Claims Sea Mines in Strait of Hormuz · Apr 10, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET

Sources (1): NPR

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