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@اتاق خبر منوتو: The Wall Street Journal, citing "a senior official," reported that more than 15 U.S. warships have been deployed to the region to support the naval blockade of Iran. In a notice to mariners issued by

The Wall Street Journal reported that more than 15 U.S. warships have been deployed to the region to enforce a naval blockade of Iran, with the UK Maritime Trade Operations imposing restrictions on maritime access to Iran's ports and coastal areas in the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and parts of the Arabian Sea. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned of a "harsh response" to any military vessels approaching the Strait of Hormuz.

Apr 13, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: Reports say scores of empty oil tankers are heading to the U.S. as global flows shift following disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Harris Faulkner: "68 of those 121 vessels are very large crude car

Scores of empty oil tankers, including 68 very large crude carriers capable of carrying 2 million barrels each, are heading to the U.S. as global oil flows shift following disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump has urged countries affected by Iran's actions to rely on American energy supplies instead.

Apr 13, 2026

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@Visegrád 24: Lebanon hopes that tomorrow’s negotiations with Israel in Washington will result in a ceasefire, said Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. 🇱🇧🇮🇱

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated that Lebanon hopes tomorrow’s negotiations with Israel in Washington will lead to a ceasefire.

Apr 13, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun in a message to the Trump Admin and to the U.S. Navy: “Our ships are moving in and out of the waters of the Strait of Hormuz. We have trade and energy agree

Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun stated in a message to the Trump administration and the U.S. Navy that Chinese ships are operating in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing respect for trade and energy agreements with Iran and asserting that Iran has control over the strait.

Apr 13, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer: "We hope the process will continue without further escalation. And that applies to the running sore that is the Strait of Hormuz, shamefully exploited by Iran." "All

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that leaders he met were clear about the importance of restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz without any conditions or tolls, condemning Iran's actions as economically damaging.

Apr 13, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: U.S. Central Command, CENTCOM, announced that the naval blockade of Iran has begun. This blockade will be enforced without exception for all vessels entering or exiting Iranian ports or coastal areas.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the commencement of a naval blockade of Iran, effective immediately for all vessels entering or exiting Iranian ports or coastal areas without exception.

Apr 13, 2026

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@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: Maritime Blockade of Iran's Ports Begins with Another Threat from Trump 🔸Simultaneously with the arrival of the time that CENTCOM had announced for initiating the maritime blockade of Iran's ports a

On Monday at 5:30 p.m. Iran time, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) initiated a maritime blockade of Iran's ports in the Strait of Hormuz, as announced earlier. U.S. President Donald Trump warned on social media that any Iranian "fast-attack boat" approaching the blockade line would be immediately destroyed.

Apr 13, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: CENTCOM has issued a formal notice: vessels entering the Strait of Hormuz without authorization are subject to interception, diversion, and capture by the U.S. military. CENTCOM: "The blockade will n

CENTCOM has issued a formal notice stating that vessels entering the Strait of Hormuz without authorization are subject to interception, diversion, and capture by the U.S. military. CENTCOM also clarified that the blockade will not impede neutral transit passage through the Strait of Hormuz to or from non-Iranian destinations.

Apr 13, 2026

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@🇮🇷LiveIranNews🇮🇱: 🚨🇺🇸🦀The United States has now begun the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. "This blockade will be applied impartially against ships of all countries entering or exiting Iranian ports and coastal a

The United States has initiated a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, affecting ships entering or exiting Iranian ports in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, according to a statement by United States Central Command. CENTCOM forces will ensure freedom of navigation for ships passing through the strait to and from non-Iranian ports.

Apr 13, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: The maritime blockade of Iran by the United States has begun. More than 90 percent of Iran's maritime trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz, and this blockade could disrupt up to $276 million in d

The United States has initiated a maritime blockade of Iran, targeting more than 90 percent of Iran's trade that passes through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially disrupting up to $276 million in daily exports and $159 million in daily imports to the country.

Apr 13, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: The British Prime Minister told Parliament that all the leaders he has spoken with agree on keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for unrestricted shipping, without tolls or extortion by the Islamic Repub

The British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, informed Parliament that international leaders he has consulted agree on maintaining the Strait of Hormuz open for unrestricted shipping, free from tolls or extortion by the Islamic Republic of Iran. Starmer emphasized that diplomacy is the sole method to conclude the Middle East conflict and that Britain will not be coerced into military engagement.

Apr 13, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: Lebanon President Aoun to the Italian Foreign Minister: 'Lebanon hopes that an agreement on a ceasefire will be reached during the anticipated meeting tomorrow'

Lebanon President Michel Aoun expressed hope to the Italian Foreign Minister that an agreement on a ceasefire would be reached during an anticipated meeting the following day.

Apr 13, 2026