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U.S. Imposes Naval Blockade on Iranian Ports, Effective April 13, 2026

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Published Apr 13, 2026 11:43 PM ・ Updated Jun 15, 2026 1:30 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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On April 13, 2026, U.S.
President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of Iranian ports following the breakdown of U.S.-Iran peace talks over the weekend.
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On April 13, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of Iranian ports following the breakdown of U.S.-Iran peace talks over the weekend. The U.S. military announced the blockade would commence at 14:00 GMT (10:00 PM Taiwan time), affecting all Iranian ports, while allowing non-Iranian vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's military spokesperson condemned the U.S. action as "piracy" and warned of retaliation if Iranian ports were threatened. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards stated that any military vessel approaching the Strait of Hormuz would violate the ceasefire agreement. The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) declared that no nation has the right to blockade shipping in the Strait of Hormuz under international law. Pakistan's Prime Minister stated efforts are ongoing to resolve the U.S.-Iran conflict and that a ceasefire remains "in effect."

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Published: Apr 13, 2026

On April 13, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump initiated a naval blockade on Iranian ports. This action followed the failure of U.S.-Iran peace talks held over the weekend. The U.S. military announced the blockade would begin at 14:00 GMT (10:00 PM Taiwan time). All Iranian ports are subject to the blockade. Non-Iranian vessels are permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. An Iranian military spokesperson characterized the U.S. restrictions on international shipping as "piracy." The spokesperson warned that if Iranian ports are threatened, no port in the Persian Gulf or Gulf of Oman would be safe. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards stated that any military vessel approaching the Strait of Hormuz would violate the ceasefire agreement. Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), affirmed that international law does not grant any nation the right to blockade shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that efforts are underway to de-escalate the U.S.-Iran conflict. Sharif also indicated that the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran remains "in effect."

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FAQ

When did U.S. President Donald Trump initiate the naval blockade on Iranian ports?

The naval blockade on Iranian ports was initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump on April 13, 2026.

What event immediately preceded the initiation of the naval blockade by the U.S.?

The blockade followed the failure of peace talks between the United States and Iran held over the weekend.

Which vessels are permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz under the blockade?

Non-Iranian vessels are permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz according to the text.

What was the reaction of the Iranian military spokesperson to the U.S. restrictions?

The spokesperson characterized the U.S. restrictions on international shipping as 'piracy'.

What did IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez state regarding international law?

He affirmed that international law does not grant any nation the right to blockade shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

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