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blockade of Iranian ports began at 14:00 GMT on April 13. Since then, US Central Command has said US forces have directed 31 Iran-linked vessels to turn around or return to an Iranian
US military action against gangs. But in the wake of mounting deaths of Mexican citizens in custody of immigration officials and America’s blockade of [Cuba](https://www.theguardian.com/world/cuba), a key Mexican ally, Sheinbaum
enforce the blockade. Hegseth said some transit was occurring through the strait: “There are paths that are open. Transit is occurring, much more limited than anybody would like to see and with more risk than
blockades as U.S. begins patrols in the Strait of Hormuz](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5783870/strait-of-hormuz-naval-blockade) Pakistani officials said Lebanon remained a part of the two-week ceasefire currently in place. "Peace in Lebanon is essential for peace
blockade is making the situation worse for Trump,” Parsi said. However, Trump has been looking at options to resolve the oil crisis, including setting up a naval coalition called the Maritime Freedom Construct
enforcing the blockade of vessels entering and leaving Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. So far, the U.S. military said no ships from Iranian ports got through the blockade and that
US blockade "dangerous" and "irresponsible". Analysts say the blockade may be designed to force Beijing to become more active in peace talks. A prolonged blockade could further damage the global economy, pushing up petrol
enforced under United Nations sanctions following Rhodesia’s unilateral declaration of independence. The blockade largely failed its strategic goal. Rhodesia continued receiving oil via South Africa and other Mozambican ports, which the UN resolution
US national interests than about enforcing ideological conformity to Israel’s political preferences and punishing dissent within the Republican Party. That perception may ultimately matter more than the result itself. For decades, support for Israel
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. Debora Serracchiani of the Democratic party said the bonus, alongside the loss of legal aid for lawyers assisting clients in appealing against deportation orders, was a “disgraceful” regulation that
enforced by the establishment](/news/2023/4/11/iranian-women-post-images-without-hijab-despite-crackdown). State television has adopted a hardline approach towards negotiations with the US. Presenters and analysts have advocated for military strength in the face of threats and ultimatums from Trump
blockade and reached the Asia Pacific while carrying more than 1.9 million barrels of crude oil valued at nearly $220m. ## Diplomacy - The US has approved $8.6bn in major arms deals and military support
enforcement against violent settlers” in the occupied Palestinian territory. That included using his position to “prevent police from protecting humanitarian convoys bound for Gaza, allowing settlers to attack and halt aid”. Upon taking office
blockade didn’t just hurt Iranian exports – the Trump administration effectively controls Iran’s ability to import goods it desperately needs. Analysts say, in some ways, that economic chokehold could exert even more pressure
blockades across the country on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the US deputy secretary of state, Christopher Landau, claimed that the protests were “an ongoing coup d’état”. Speaking in Washington, Landau said: “Let us not make
blockade on Iranian ports. During that time Iran would also be able to freely sell oil and negotiations would be held on the nuclear issue. The apparent concessions from Washington have triggered alarm among several
enforcing the hijab,” said Alfoneh. Mojtaba Khamenei has said little in detail about the talks or the ceasefire, but one indicator of his frame of mind may be his appointment as military adviser of Mohsen
US announcement of charges against Castro Federal prosecutors on Wednesday unveiled an indictment that accuses Castro of ordering the shootdown in 1996 of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles. The charges, which were secretly
US blockade, as Iran had expected. Later, in one of many phone interviews that day, Trump said: “They [Iran] want me to open it. The Iranians desperately want it opened. I’m not opening
blockade of Iran’s ports, and subsequent [skyrocketing food inflation](/news/2026/5/10/food-inflation-hammers-households-in-war-hit-iran). ## Why has Iran focused on the UAE? The US military has had a significant presence on the UAE’s soil for years, including