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US general clarifies Iranian ports under blockade, not Strait of Hormuz

A US general had to clarify that the US military is only blockading Iranian ports, not the entire Strait of Hormuz. Grouped from 5 articles across 5 sources.

5 reports5 sourcesApr 16, 2026, 4:55 PM
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Al JazeeraApr 16, 2026, 4:55 PM

US general clarifies Iranian ports under blockade, not Strait of Hormuz

A US general had to clarify that the US military is only blockading Iranian ports, not the entire Strait of Hormuz.

CNBCApr 16, 2026, 3:39 PM

U.S. Navy stopped 13 ships from passing Iranian port blockade, Pentagon says

The U.S. has signaled optimism about the prospect of reaching a diplomatic end to the Iran war.

EuronewsApr 16, 2026, 12:59 PM

US blockade of Iranian ports to last 'as long as it takes,' Defence Secretary Hegseth says

The US naval blockade of Iran’s ports came into effect on Monday, with President Donald Trump warning that any attack ships would be “eliminated” if they attempted to break it.

CBS NewsApr 16, 2026, 2:43 PM

Latest on the Strait of Hormuz blockade as fragile ceasefire holds

The U.S. Navy said it has turned back 10 Iranian-flagged oil tankers attempting to evade its blockade of Iranian ports. In response to the U.S. blockade, Iran has vowed to block shipping lanes in the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea. Charlie D'Agata reports.

The Straits TimesApr 16, 2026, 3:18 AM

Iran supreme leader’s adviser threatens to sink US ships in Strait of Hormuz

He said it would be “great” if the US launched a ground invasion as “we would take thousands of hostages".

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