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US begins blockade of Strait of Hormuz, threatens to eliminate Iranian fast attack ships
short by Bhawana Chaudhary / on Monday, 13 April, 2026
US military has started the blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas in Strait of Hormuz after US President Donald Trump's announcement. Right after the deadline passed, Trump posted, "If any of the [Iranian] 'fast attack' ships come anywhere close to our blockade, they'll be immediately eliminated." The blockade will likely drive oil prices higher and jeopardise the two-week ceasefire.
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