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Can the US really block Iran’s ports? Experts analyse Trump's threats
April 13, 2026
Al Jazeera English
The US has threatened to block Iran's ports as tensions escalate in the Gulf. Experts debate whether such a blockade is feasible and how Iran might respond, with the IRGC warning that Gulf ports should be accessible to all or none. The move aims to choke Iran's oil exports and economy, but analysts caution that enforcing a blockade could risk environmental disaster and draw the region closer to conflict.
Meanwhile, European leaders are considering post-conflict maritime security roles, and diplomatic efforts continue despite the collapse of recent talks in Islamabad. Mohammad Eslami is a Research Fellow in MENA studies at Tehran University. He joins us live from Tehran. Samir Puri is a Visiting Lecturer in War Studies at King's College London. He's in Singapore. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://x.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #USIranTensions #PortBlockade #StraitOfHormuz #GulfSecurity #IranSanctions #USIsraeliWarOnIran #MaritimeSecurity #AlJazeeraEnglish
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