U.S. to Impose Blockade on Iranian Ports Amid Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on his social media platform that the United States will enforce a blockade on ships entering and exiting Iranian ports at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on April 13. According to BlockBeats, this decision follows unsuccessful negotiations between the United States and Iran. On April 12, President Trump expressed indifference towards Iran's willingness to return to the negotiating table. He reiterated the plan to impose the blockade and voiced disappointment over NATO's lack of support for the U.S. in the conflict involving Iran.