Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:02pm on 13 Apr 2026,Monday International
US President Donald Trump is set to begin a naval blockade of Iranian ports at 10:00 ET. US Central Command said the move will cover “the entirety of the Iranian coastline.” Ships in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea may be stopped. A notice warned vessels without approval could face “interception, diversion, and capture.” Humanitarian supplies like food and medicine will be allowed after checks. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said any military vessels near the strait will be “dealt with severely.” It remains unclear how the situation will unfold. (PC: BBC)
