Iran’s army says US plan to blockade Hormuz ‘amounts to piracy’

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffApril 13, 2026 at 12:52 PM

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How a US blockade on Iran has sanctioned ships turning around

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Following the collapse of talks in Pakistan, the US military announced a blockade of Iranian ports starting Monday. Iran's military responded by condemning the blockade as illegal and an act of piracy, warning that the security of all Gulf ports would be jeopardized if Iran's ports were threatened. The US is also reportedly blockading the Strait of Hormuz, a critical trade route, demanding its full reopening. Iran has heavily restricted traffic through the Strait since the start of the war, only allowing vessels serving friendly countries. The Iranian military stated that restrictions on maritime navigation in international waters are illegal.

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If the security of Iran’s ports is threatened, no port in the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea will be safe.

quote — Iranian army statement100% confidence

The US would blockade the strategic Strait of Hormuz trade route.

quote — President Donald Trump100% confidence

US restrictions on maritime navigation and transit in international waters are illegal.

quote — Iranian military100% confidence

US military threatens to blockade all Iranian ports starting on Monday.

factual — US military100% confidence

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been heavily restricted since the start of the war.

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China 30% Israel 30% Pakistan 40% Khatam al-Anbiya 40% Arabian Sea ×260% Donald Trump 60% Persian Gulf ×270% Strait of Hormuz ×380% Iran ×790% United States ×690%

Keywords

strait of hormuz 90% naval blockade 90% maritime navigation 70% piracy 70% international waters 70% oil prices 60% global energy crisis 60% persian gulf 50% trade route 40%