The U.S. military is about to block ships from Iran's ports after talks failed

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by NPR Staff
April 13, 2026
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The U.S. military will blockade Iran's ports after peace talks failed, enforcing it against all vessels.

AI Summary

The U.S. Central Command announced a blockade to prevent ships from entering Iran's ports. This action follows the breakdown of peace talks after 21 hours of negotiations. The blockade will be "enforced impartially against vessels of all nations" starting at 10 a.m. EDT. This measure aims to isolate Iran's maritime trade.

What's Being Done

The U.S. Central Command announced the blockade would be enforced from 10 a.m. EDT.

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