Trump Administration Reimposes Naval Blockade on Iranian Ports
On July 13, 2026, President Donald Trump announced the reimposition of a full naval blockade on Iranian ports, citing escalating military tensions and attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The administration cancelled a 60-day sanctions waiver that had been part of a previous diplomatic effort. While Trump initially proposed charging commercial vessels a 20% security fee to fund the U.S. naval presence, he backtracked on this specific measure on July 14.
Date: July 13, 2026
Location: Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: sanctions
Severity: HIGH
Source: DailyForex