US naval blockade of Iran takes effect as Trump’s deadline passes - The Times of Israel
Times of Israel • 4/12/2026 – 4/13/2026
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- 2026-04-12
- 2026-04-13US naval blockade of Iran takes effect as Trump’s deadline passes - The Times of Israel (current)
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