Live updates,

CENTCOM says the blockade will begin at 14:00 GMT, as Iran warns of even higher prices at the pump.

live

Hormuz

This video may contain light patterns or images that could trigger seizures or cause discomfort for people with visual sensitivities.

Al Jazeera Live

Published On 13 Apr 2026

  • Iran’s armed forces say that US’s “imposition of restrictions on the movement of vessels in international waters is an illegal act and amounts to piracy”.
  • The US military says it will block all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports, starting at 10am ET (14:00 GMT) today.