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US to begin maritime blockade of Iran April 13
Sunday, 12 April 2026 at 23:53 UTC · 14 sources
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocked US gasoline prices on social media, telling Americans to 'enjoy' current prices while they can, warning that with the US blockade of Iran, prices will rise to $4-5 per liter. He referenced the 'siege' narrative in his tweet to @SepehrAzadi.
Key Details
Blockade begins April 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Covers all Iranian ports in Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
Does not affect transit through Strait of Hormuz to non-Iranian ports
Oil futures up 8% at market open
USS Abraham Lincoln (Nimitz-class carrier)
Cycle: Sunday, 12 April 2026 at 21:53 UTC