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centerLIVE UPDATEUS blockade of Iran ports begins
NEWS SUMMARY
The US military began blockading Iranian Gulf ports on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 1400 GMT. This action follows President Trump's announcement of a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks with Tehran failed to reach an agreement.
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