US naval blockade against Iran begins; UKMTO confirms enforcement at Iranian ports

Apr 13, 2026

The US military has officially launched a naval blockade of Iranian ports following President Trump's deadline. While "maritime access restrictions" are now being enforced...

"Blockade of Iranian ports has been fully implemented": US CENTCOM

Apr 15, 2026

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday announced that a full blockade of Iran's ports has been successfully implemented, with US forces asserting...

CENTCOM says over 10,000 troops enforcing blockade on ships at Iranian ports

Apr 15, 2026

As the security situation continues to evolve in West Asia and the Gulf region, the US Central Command said that over 10,000 Sailors, Marines,...

Maritime blockade of Iranian ports to begin on April 13, says US Central Command

Apr 13, 2026

According to the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), the measure will apply uniformly to ships of all nationalities operating in and around Iranian ports...

US blockade on Iranian ports will only exacerbate tensions, undermine fragile ceasefire: China

Apr 14, 2026

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said the US "increased military operations and took a targeted blockade action, which will only exacerbate tensions...

Trump warns to "immediately eliminate" Iranian ships approaching Strait of Hormuz blockade

Apr 13, 2026

The US military has officially launched a naval blockade of Iranian ports following the collapse of diplomatic talks. President Trump warned that any vessels...