US military threatens to blockade all Iranian ports starting on Monday
- Posted on April 13, 2026
- By Al Jazeera
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In brief
The United States military has announced plans to implement a comprehensive maritime embargo targeting Iranian ports, effective Monday. Under this strategic blockade, commercial vessels will maintain passage rights through the critical Strait of Hormuz when transiting to and from non-Iranian destinations, according to US Central Command officials. This escalation represents a significant shift in America's Iran policy and has considerable implications for global energy markets and international shipping routes.
US military threatens to blockade all Iranian ports starting on Monday
Vessels will still be able to transit the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports, says US Central Command.
