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US to block ‘all maritime traffic’ from Iran ports starting Monday

By Zach LaChance
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The United States will begin a blockade of all ships traveling both to and from Iranian ports on Monday, U.S. Central Command announced.

“U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces will begin implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on April 13 at 10 a.m. ET, in accordance with the President’s proclamation,” CENTCOM said in a statement.

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