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Iranian port blockade set to begin Monday

A blockade on Iranian ports is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. Eastern Monday as President Trump seeks to increase pressure on Tehran.

Published Apr 13, 2026, 7:32 AM EDT | WFMZZ

The Center Square reports a blockade of Iranian ports will go into effect at 10 a.m. Eastern on Monday. The move is part of President Donald Trump's effort to turn up the pressure on the Iranian regime following recent developments.