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US positions 15 warships to enforce Iran export blockade
Monday, 13 April 2026 at 15:39 UTC · 7 sources
The Wall Street Journal reports that the United States has stationed 15 warships in the region to support a naval blockade against Iran. CENTCOM says the blockade now extends across the entire Iranian coastline, aiming to restrict maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The deployment marks a significant escalation in U.S. pressure on Tehran amid ongoing tensions over Iran’s nuclear and regional activities. The presence of the fleet is intended to deter Iranian vessels and enforce the newly announced shipping corridor restrictions.
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WSJ confirms 15 US warships are deployed and CENTCOM states the blockade covers Iran’s whole coastline.
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15 US warships positioned
Mouth of Strait of Hormuz and Iran's southern coast
Blockade covers five major Iranian ports
>15 warships deployed
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Cycle: Monday, 13 April 2026 at 15:23 UTC · First reported: 2h ago