US military prepares to blockade Iran’s ports as shipping stops in crucial strait
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-04-13 17:13 UTC+10:00
Section: World / Middle East
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict
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Cairo: The US military has said it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas in the coming hours, tempering President Donald Trump’s earlier vow to entirely shut down the Strait of Hormuz, as early reports indicated that ships had stopped crossing the strategic waterway.
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