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Strait of Hormuz Blockade

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces will begin implementing a blockade of maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on April 13 at 10 a.m. ET, according to a statement on X.

CENTCOM provided some further clarification regarding who will be blocked, in accordance with President Trump's earlier proclamation.

Specifically, they are only (and impartially) blocking any vessel leaving or entering an Iranian port...

The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.

But, vessels from non-Iranian ports are free to transit the Strait

CENTCOM forces will not impede freedom of navigation for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports.
 
The 4D chess move here was Trump escaping his own ultimatum. From burning down a civilization via failed peace negotiations to not actually attacking Iran.
 
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