U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports goes into effect
NBC News·2026-04-13 14:31
US Central Command says a naval blockade of Iranian ports in that critical straight of Hormuz is set to come into effect right now. Remember about 20% of the world's oil passes through this straight. The move is sending oil prices soaring and is threatening to upend global energy mark energy markets.The decision comes after peace talks between the US and Iran ended in Pakistan over the weekend without a breakthrough. Iran says the move amounts to piracy and is threatening to retaliate. NATO and European all ...