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centerLIVE UPDATEShipping halts in Hormuz after US blockade announcement
NEWS SUMMARY
Maritime intelligence firm Lloyd's List reported that shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz immediately halted on April 13, 2026, after the United States announced a naval blockade. This action caused some vessels to turn back, raising concerns about global energy supply routes.
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