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US President Donald Trump speaks outside the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, April 13, 2026, in Washington
Iran

Video. Trump says US military blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran

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The US blockade comes in an attempt to economically pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic after its six-week closure caused global oil prices to surge. Roughly 40 vessels have passed through since the start of the ceasefire, down from 100 or more per day before the war.

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