Iran war: US military to blockade Iranian ports

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President Donald Trump wants to use the blockade to stop Iran from collecting transit fees and to cut off its oil revenue. Oil prices rose sharply after the announcement. Follow DW for more.

  • Donald Trump orders US blockade of Strait of Hormuz after talks fail
  • The threatened start time for the blockade, 1400 GMT/UTC, has now elapsed
  • Ceasefire talks between the US and Iran ended without an agreement
  • Trump attacked Pope Leo XIV after the Catholic leader appealed for peace in the Middle East

Here's a round-up of all the latest developments on the US-Israel's war with Iran on April 13, 2026: