Strait of Hormuz Blockade to Begin on Monday at 10 A.M ET

April 13, 2026

U.S. to begin naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Monday at 10 a.m.…

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By Scott McClallen

The U.S. will start the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Monday at 10 a.m. ET.

President Donald Trump announced the blockade on Sunday morning after negotiations failed. Iran refused to stop seeking nuclear weapons, Trump said in a Truth Social post.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces will run the 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…