U.S. begins blockade of Strait of Hormuz
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-04-13 23:14 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, US Politics, War & Conflict
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The U.S. on Monday has begun blocking ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz, attempting to ratchet up pressure on Iran to reopen the key oil route after peace negotiations collapsed.
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