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Trump Announces Restart of US Naval Blockade in Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump declared the resumption of a US naval blockade targeting Iranian vessels and entities conducting business with Iran in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Jul 13, 2026, 6:01 PM Deutsche Welle

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On Monday, July 13th, 2026, President Donald Trump announced that the United States will restart its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The blockade aims to target Iranian ships as well as those engaged in business with Iran. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime chokepoint, and this move marks a significant escalation in US-Iran tensions.

This development was reported by Deutsche Welle, highlighting the strategic and economic implications of the blockade.

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