Donald Trump wants to block Iranian ports, Tehran cries 'piracy'

Author: senenews.comPublished on: April 13, 2026Country: United States

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Donald Trump wants to block Iranian ports, Tehran cries 'piracy'

The United States plans to begin a blockade of Iranian ports starting Monday, following the failure of talks with Iran. Tehran condemned this blockade as illegal and threatened to target regional ports. This decision has already caused a spike in oil prices, with barrels exceeding $100. China, reliant on Iranian oil imports, has called for the restoration of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

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