U.S. Central Command Reinstates Strait of Hormuz Blockade Against Iran

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Published: 2026-07-13T21:55:00Z
Category: military-and-conflict
Source: The Jerusalem Post
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U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced the renewal of a counter-blockade against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. This decision follows recent disputes over freedom of navigation in the critical waterway. U.S. forces are prepared to enforce the blockade on vessels traveling to or from Iranian ports, effective July 14.

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