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Ship Traffic Appears to Halt in Strait of Hormuz — Blockade Enforcement Underway

·Strait of Hormuz

Ship traffic has halted in the Strait of Hormuz as the US naval blockade began enforcement on April 13. US forces are stationed at the entrance to the Gulf, with vessels bound for Iranian ports subject to interdiction. No safe passage is being granted. Iran has responded with a Gulf-wide port threat, warning that NO port in the region will be safe — 'either for everyone or for no one.' The IRGC and Khatam-al Anbiya called the blockade 'piracy.' Iranian-linked tankers reportedly cleared the Gulf ahead of the blockade. Asian markets are crashing. Oil tops $100/barrel. No shots fired as of 14:27 UTC.

As of the morning of April 13, ship traffic has halted in the Strait of Hormuz. US Navy vessels are positioned at the entrance to the Gulf enforcing the naval blockade announced by Trump on April 12. CENTCOM stated the blockade begins at 10am Eastern on April 13. Vessels attempting to transit to or from Iranian ports are being intercepted. No safe passage is being granted for Iran-linked shipping. Iran has responded with a Gulf-wide warning: NO port in the region will be safe — Iran says it is 'either for everyone or for no one.' The IRGC and Khatam-al Anbiya (Iranian Oil Terminals Company) called the US blockade 'piracy.' Two Iranian-linked tankers reportedly cleared the Gulf ahead of the blockade, data shows. Asian markets fell on the news, with oil topping $100/barrel. France and UK are examining a 'strictly defensive' naval mission for Hormuz (not joining the blockade). China has called for de-escalation, saying the blockade is against global interests. Turkey has expressed concern about any new Iran-US rules for the Strait. Trump stated the ceasefire is 'holding well' but the Hormuz blockade is active. Iranian Army Navy chief dismissed the blockade as 'ridiculous.'
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Actor responses

IRGCOPPOSINGSTATEMENT

IRGC warned Americans will soon be nostalgic for $4-5 gas prices as a result of Trump's blockade. Called the economic impact a deliberate US tactic and warned of retaliatory measures.

IranOPPOSINGSTATEMENT

Iran warned the US blockade will have severe economic consequences for American consumers. Iran's oil export capability is now effectively zero.

Sources

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