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Iran live updates: US blockade 'fully implemented' CENTCOM commander says

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes. Grouped from 26 articles across 11 sources.

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ABC NewsApr 15, 2026, 8:49 AM

Iran live updates: US blockade 'fully implemented' CENTCOM commander says

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

CBS NewsApr 15, 2026, 7:25 AM

U.S. says Iran ports blockade "fully implemented" as Trump weighs more talks

CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper says a blockade of Iranian ports "has been fully implemented," as the U.S.-Iran impasse over control of the Strait of Hormuz continues amid a delicate ceasefire.

BBC NewsApr 15, 2026, 2:58 AM

Trump hints Iran talks could resume this week as US port blockade continues

The United Nations' secretary general said it was "highly probable" that the negotiations would restart.

Financial TimesApr 15, 2026, 12:45 AM

US military says blockade of Iranian ports is ‘fully implemented’

Six vessels turned around when ordered to do so in the first 24 hours of the blockade, Centcom says

The Straits TimesApr 14, 2026, 11:37 AM

US, Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade

A source said a proposal had been shared with Washington and Tehran to resend their delegations.

Al JazeeraApr 15, 2026, 5:17 AM

US military says blockade of Iran ports ‘completely’ halts economic trade

US Central Command say more than 10,000 armed forces members, as well as warships and planes, are involved in blockade.

BBC NewsApr 14, 2026, 2:18 PM

US blockade of Iran ports irresponsible and dangerous, China says

China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, says the US naval blockade undermines an "already fragile ceasefire".

The Straits TimesApr 14, 2026, 3:59 AM

What to know about the US blockade of Iran’s ports

The US military announced that it had imposed a full blockage of Iran’s southern coastline.

CNBCApr 15, 2026, 7:01 AM

U.S. says Hormuz blockade 'fully implemented,' while signaling diplomatic off-ramp for Iran

The White House has been signaling a diplomatic solution to the conflict in the Middle East, as discussions around continuing negotiations with Tehran are underway.

DWApr 14, 2026, 5:52 AM

Iran war: Tehran slams US port blockade

Iran has called the US blockade of its ports a "grave violation" of its sovereignty. US President Donald Trump has said Iranian representatives have asked for a deal following fruitless peace talks. DW has more.

Al JazeeraApr 15, 2026, 12:00 AM

Iran war live: Trump says war ‘close to over’ as Hormuz blockade continues

US president says second round of talks could be held in Pakistan as naval blockade of Iranian ports continues.

Financial TimesApr 14, 2026, 5:27 PM

US stocks close higher after Trump floats new US-Iran talks within days

US president says meetings could happen this week in Islamabad but further discussions will take place in Europe

Financial TimesApr 15, 2026, 4:00 AM

Iran faces halt to oil production within weeks if US blockade succeeds

Tehran has a maximum of 16 days of storage before it will need to curtail its output

Al JazeeraApr 14, 2026, 8:10 PM

How US blockade on Iran will worsen energy crisis

With the US military blockade of Iranian ports now in force, global energy markets are already reacting.

Al JazeeraApr 14, 2026, 12:00 AM

Iran war live: Trump says Tehran wants deal amid US blockade in Hormuz

Iran accuses US of committing piracy as thousands rally in Tehran against the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

Al JazeeraApr 14, 2026, 7:21 PM

Pakistan PM headed to Riyadh and Ankara amid prospect of new US-Iran talks

Sharif pushing for further negotiations. Trump says talks could resume in Pakistan in next two days.

The Straits TimesApr 14, 2026, 3:43 PM

Trump says Iran talks could resume over next two days, NY Post reports

Mr Trump said the US would "likely" go back to Pakistan for talks with Iran.

The Straits TimesApr 14, 2026, 4:17 AM

US begins Iran port blockade, oil prices ease on hopes for dialogue

The US blockade of Iran’s ports has angered Tehran and added uncertainty around the crucial waterway.

Financial TimesApr 13, 2026, 9:03 PM

Iran open to talks with US, president says

Pezeshkian says discussions can only happen within the framework of ‘international law’

ABC AustraliaApr 14, 2026, 8:04 PM

Peace talks, strait closed, China calls out US blockade: What to know today

One week into the ceasefire, two sets of peace talks have taken place but the only commitment is to talk more.

NBC NewsApr 14, 2026, 6:07 PM

Tankers, talks and Trump's 'dangerous' blockade: China's Iran war involvement gets louder

BEIJING — China has been a quiet — if crucial — player in the Iran war, as U.S. military action upends the global economy

The Straits TimesApr 14, 2026, 2:26 AM

Iran slams US blockade as ‘grave violation of sovereignty’

Trump warned that Iranian boats challenging the blockade would be destroyed.

The Straits TimesApr 14, 2026, 8:08 AM

Pakistan working to set second round of US, Iran talks: Sources

The Pakistani source also said they are working to extend the ceasefire beyond the current deadline.

The Straits TimesApr 13, 2026, 10:35 PM

US, Iran mull over second meeting to revive ceasefire talks as Hormuz blockade takes hold

President Trump issues new threat as Strait of Hormuz blockade takes hold.

The GuardianApr 14, 2026, 12:23 AM

US starts naval blockade of Iranian ports after deadline passes

Iran warns Americans they face higher pump prices due to prohibition imposed on Monday evening Middle East crisis – live updates The US blockade of ships using Iranian ports in the Gulf has come into effect, turning the six-week-old conflict between the US-Israeli coalition and Iran into a test of economic endurance. US Central Command (Centcom) made no formal announcement of the start of the blockade but had said it begin on Monday at 5.30pm Iranian time and would apply to any ships entering or departing Iranian ports or coastal areas, while ships using non-Iranian ports would not be impeded. Continue reading...

The Straits TimesApr 13, 2026, 11:30 PM

US V-P Vance says ball now in Iran’s court on peace talks

He listed the non-negotiable as the prevention of Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.

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