The United States will begin blockading ships entering or exiting Iranian ports starting April 13 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, US President Donald Trump announced in a social media post.
In a brief statement posted on his official account, Trump said, “The United States to Blockade Ships Entering or Exiting Iranian Ports on April 13 at 10:00 A.M. ET. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DJT.”
The announcement signals a major escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran, as a blockade of Iranian ports would directly impact maritime traffic and regional trade. (Newswire)