U.S. Imposes Sweeping Naval Blockade on Iranian Ports
Following the collapse of high-stakes peace talks in Islamabad over Iran's nuclear program, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), under orders from President Donald Trump, initiated a comprehensive maritime blockade of all vessels entering or exiting Iranian ports in the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. The blockade marks a severe escalation in the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Date: April 13, 2026
Location: Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman, Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: naval
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: CENTCOM / Ommcom News