US Blockades Iranian Ports in Strait of Hormuz: Oil Prices Spike Higher

The United States Navy began enforcing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET, targeting Tehran’s remaining oil export revenue without halting global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Key Takeaways: The U.S. Navy began enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports on April […]