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US Begins Blocking Iranian Ports
The US military will block all Iranian Gulf ports today. The blockade starts at 10am Eastern Time.
The blockade targets vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports. Ships of all nations are included.
The Strait of Hormuz stays open for ships traveling between non-Iranian ports. Trump warned that Iranian vessels breaking the blockade will be destroyed.
At least one oil tanker appeared to challenge the blockade today. Trump said Iran called him wanting to reach a deal. Talks led by Pakistan did not reach a peace agreement.
Klear Note — The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman. About one-third of world's oil passes through it daily. Blockades can disrupt global oil supplies and raise prices worldwide.
Key Terms 3
- blockade
- military action to stop ships from entering or leaving an area
- Strait of Hormuz
- narrow sea passage connecting Iran to the wider ocean
- Eastern Time
- the time zone used on the US East Coast