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Trump’s Hormuz blockade may target China along with Iran
April 13, 2026
South China Morning Post
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The US announced a blockade against ships calling at Iranian ports, ramping up pressure on the Middle East nation after marathon peace talks over the weekend ended without a deal. Action was due to start Monday at 10am New York time (10pm Hong Kong), according to US Central Command. Vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports won’t be affected, it said.
President Donald Trump had earlier said that the blockade would cover all ships using the vital waterway. “Any Iranian...
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