US Reinstates Naval Blockade on Iran in Strait of Hormuz
President Trump announced the reinstatement of a US naval blockade on Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The blockade intends to halt Iranian shipping and will impose a 20% toll on eligible cargo passing through the strait, deeply impacting regional trade.
Date: July 13, 2026
Location: Strait of Hormuz, Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: naval
Severity: HIGH
Source: Associated Press / ISW