This picture shows ships sailing near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan on July 13, 2026. The United States is “taking over” the Strait of Hormuz and will be paid for protecting it, US President Donald Trump declared on July 13, as Washington and Tehran once again fought over the vital waterway. (Photo by AFP) /
The United States will begin enforcing its renewed blockade of Iran’s ports on Tuesday at 2000 GMT, the US military said.
US forces “will resume blockading maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on July 14 at 4 pm ET,” US Central Command said in a statement on Monday.
AFP
