US Military Threatens Iranian Blockade at Strait of Hormuz
Iran war live: US military says it will block Iranian traffic in Hormuz
Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera2026.04.13Updated 14h ago
CENTCOM says the blockade will begin at 14:00 GMT, as Iran warns of even higher prices at the pump.
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The US military's CENTCOM announced plans to block Iranian traffic in the Strait of Hormuz starting at 14:00 GMT, escalating regional tensions. Iran has warned the action could trigger significant increases in global oil prices. The move represents a dramatic intensification of military posturing in one of the world's most critical shipping lanes.
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