United States: Trump orders blockade of Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz | FactaeUnited States: Trump orders blockade of Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump announces a blockade of all Iranian ports starting Monday, April 14, affecting maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
Published 14sem·12 sources✓ ConfirmedMajor·updated 6j
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American CENTCOM confirms the blockade will begin at 14:00 GMT, with vessels able to transit the strait but unable to access Iranian ports.
Oil prices surge past $103 per barrel in reaction to the announcement, with Asian stocks falling amid this new instability.
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