"The United States military has announced it will begin blockading all Iranian ports on Monday, its latest move to exert pressure on Tehran after marathon peace talks in Pakistan concluded without a deal."
"US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the blockade would apply to all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports from 10am Eastern Time on April 13."
"The price of US crude oil jumped 8 percent to $104.24 a barrel after the US blockade threat, while Brent crude oil increased 7 percent to $102.29."
"Iran has essentially taken control over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for the global energy market, since the US and Israel launched a war against the country on February 28."
The US military plans to blockade all Iranian ports starting April 13, affecting all maritime traffic. However, vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to non-Iranian ports will not be impeded. This decision marks a shift from earlier threats to blockade the entire strait. The blockade follows unsuccessful peace talks in Pakistan and has already caused a spike in crude oil prices. Iran has maintained control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy shipments, while allowing limited passage for other vessels.
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