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@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: Reuters news agency has published images of ships waiting in the Strait of Hormuz to be able to pass through this strait. These images, which were captured on Sunday, April 12, show the ships off the

On Sunday, April 12, Reuters published images showing ships waiting in the Strait of Hormuz off the coasts of Oman. The U.S. Navy began blockading the strait at 10 a.m. Eastern Time (1400 GMT) on Monday, April 13, following President Donald Trump's announcement, amid ongoing tensions with Iran over the failed ceasefire and negotiations.

Apr 13, 2026

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@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, April 12, citing some U.S. government officials and informed sources, that Donald Trump, President of the United States, and his advisors, in addition to bl

On April 12, The Wall Street Journal reported that U.S. President Donald Trump and his advisors are considering limited military strikes and a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to pressure Iran, following the failure of peace negotiations in Pakistan. Trump is also exploring a temporary blockade and increased diplomatic pressure, while remaining open to a peaceful resolution.

Apr 13, 2026

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@RadioFarda‌|‌راديو فردا: The Khatam al-Anbiya Construction Headquarters stated on Monday, April 13, that the U.S. maritime blockade of Iran's ports constitutes "piracy" and threatened that if this order is implemented, "no po

On April 13, 2025, the Khatam al-Anbiya Construction Headquarters in Iran declared the U.S. maritime blockade of Iranian ports as "piracy" and warned that no port in the Persian Gulf or Sea of Oman would be safe if the blockade is implemented. The same day, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Navy would commence the blockade of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz starting at 5:30 p.m. Tehran time on Monday.

Apr 13, 2026

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@Open Source Intel: A senior Pakistani Foreign Ministry source told Qatar's Al-Arabi Al-Jadid that Pakistani officials are working to convince the U.S. delegation to return to negotiations with Iran. Talks between Pakist

A senior Pakistani Foreign Ministry source informed Qatar's Al-Arabi Al-Jadid that Pakistani officials are working to persuade the U.S. delegation to resume negotiations with Iran, with talks between the delegations occurring in a positive atmosphere. Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also consulted with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt to coordinate efforts to maintain a ceasefire and reduce tensions.

Apr 13, 2026

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@اتاق خبر منوتو: Donald Trump told reporters that a naval blockade against Iran will be implemented starting at 10 a.m. tomorrow, and other countries are also trying to prevent Iran from selling oil. He also said that

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a naval blockade against Iran will begin at 10 a.m. the following day, with other nations also taking steps to halt Iran's oil sales. Trump stated that significant portions of Iran's military, including its navy and a substantial part of its missile and drone capabilities, have been destroyed.

Apr 13, 2026

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@اتاق خبر منوتو: In response to the United States' action to close Iran's ports and the Strait of Hormuz, the spokesperson for the Central Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters—the coordinating body for operations of the army

The spokesperson for the Central Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters, which coordinates operations of the Iranian army and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, stated that the U.S. action to close Iran's ports and the Strait of Hormuz is illegal and amounts to "piracy." The spokesperson warned that if the security of Iran's ports in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman is threatened, no port in the region will remain safe.

Apr 13, 2026

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@🇮🇷LiveIranNews🇮🇱: ⚡🇺🇸President Trump: Positive Developments in the Strait of Hormuz and the Start of a Naval Blockade/President Trump, President of the United States, announced before boarding his plane that "very go

President Trump announced the start of a U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz beginning at 10 a.m. the following day, stating that the military capabilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran have been significantly diminished and its navy severely weakened.

Apr 13, 2026

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@ایران وایر: The spokesperson for the Central Headquarters "Khatam al-Anbiya" announced, referring to the order of "Donald Trump," President of the United States, to begin the siege of the "Strait of Hormuz," that

The spokesperson for the Central Headquarters "Khatam al-Anbiya" announced that in response to an order from U.S. President Donald Trump, the Iranian armed forces assert their right to exercise sovereignty in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz.

Apr 13, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Ali Asghar Nakhaei Rad, the representative of Mashhad in the parliament, said: "The threat of a naval blockade of Iran is not feasible, and if implemented, the pressure of it will quickly return to th

Ali Asghar Nakhaei Rad, a representative of Mashhad in the Iranian parliament, stated that a naval blockade of Iran is not feasible and would quickly backfire on the United States, forcing it to retreat. According to an order by Donald Trump, the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz was set to begin on Monday.

Apr 13, 2026

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@ايران اينترنشنال: Following Donald Trump's announcement to begin the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, stated that this country will not participate in this plan and calle

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia stated that his country will not participate in Donald Trump's announced blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and called for a return to peace negotiations. This report comes from Alireza Mohammadi of Iran International.

Apr 13, 2026

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@𝐍𝐢𝐨𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐠 🇮🇷 ✡︎: "I don't understand the blockade? Why is Trump doing this, isn't it going to harm him?" Answer: The IRGC believes they are the only ones who can threaten with extortion, and Trump is showing them two

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) believes it is the sole entity capable of using economic coercion, but former President Trump is demonstrating that such tactics can be reciprocated. Trump is engaging in similar coercive economic measures, mirroring the IRGC's strategies.

Apr 12, 2026

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@اتاق خبر منوتو: U.S. Central Command announced that the forces of this country will begin implementing a naval blockade for all incoming and outgoing traffic to Iranian ports starting tomorrow, April 13 (24 Farvardin

On April 13, 2026, U.S. Central Command announced the implementation of a naval blockade on all traffic to and from Iranian ports in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman starting at 10 a.m. Eastern Time (18:30 Iran time). The blockade will not impede transit through the Strait of Hormuz for ships not bound for Iran, and mariners are advised to monitor maritime safety warnings and contact U.S. naval forces if necessary.

Apr 12, 2026