U.S. military to block ships from Iran's ports after peace talks fail

A woman walks past a wall mural along the roadside in Tehran on April 12, 2026.

The U.S. Central Command said the blockade would be "enforced impartially against vessels of all nations" from 10 a.m. EDT, following the breakdown of talks after 21 hours of negotiations.

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