Military blockade of Iran's ports starts today, says US Central Command after Islamabad talks fail
Mint·1h ago·Fear
What Happened
The US Central Command announced a maritime blockade of Iranian ports beginning April 13 at 10 am ET. The blockade will target all vessels entering or exiting Iranian ports in the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. President Trump claimed Iran refused nuclear negotiations and accused Tehran of laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned military vessels approaching the Strait would breach ceasefire terms. Direct US-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without agreement.
Key Entities
US Central CommandIranPresident Donald TrumpStrait of HormuzRevolutionary GuardsMohammad Baqer QalibafIslamabad talksArabian Gulf