- President Trump declared a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire talks in Pakistan failed to reach an agreement.
- U.S. Central Command confirmed the blockade applies to all vessels entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas as of 10 a.m. Eastern on April 13, 2026.
- The military directive specifically targets vessels that have paid transit tolls to Iran, even if those ships are currently in international waters.
- Global oil prices surged above 100 dollars per barrel immediately following the announcement of the maritime restrictions.
- U.S. forces clarified they will not impede freedom of navigation for vessels traveling to or from non-Iranian ports in the region.
United States military begins naval blockade of Iranian ports following failed negotiations
Apr 13, 2026, 11:50:19 AM UTC(8 hours ago)
Impact: Very HighAffected Assets
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From:@DeItaone
U.S. MILITARY SAYS ANY VESSEL ENTERING OR DEPARTING THE BLOCKADED AREA WITHOUT AUTHORISATION IS SUBJECT TO INTERCEPTION, DIVERSION, AND CAPTURE -NOTE SENT TO SEAFARERS
