(LEAD) U.S. maritime blockade in Strait of Hormuz under way; Trump warns Iranian boats not to come close
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-04-14 02:48 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Military & Defence, Iran, US Politics, War & Conflict
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WASHINGTON, April 13 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. military on Monday began blockading ships entering or exiting Iranian ports, ratcheting up pressure on the Islamic Republic after Washington and Tehran failed to reach an agreement during their peace talks in Pakistan over the weekend.
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