US Blockades Iranian Ports in Strait of Hormuz: Oil Prices Spike Higher
The United States Navy began enforcing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET, targeting Tehran’s remaining oil export revenue without halting globa...
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