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The U.S. is set to reinstate a blockade over the Strait of Hormuz
By LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· July 14, 2026
· 6 min read
A ship sails off the coast of Ajman on Friday.(AFP via Getty Images)
The U.S. military announced it will begin its blockade of Iranian ships over the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, as Iran vowed to assert its own control over the critical international waterway.
U.S. Central Command said the block...
Key takeaway Central Command said the blockade would begin on Tuesday at 4 p.
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Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? A ship sails off the coast of Ajman on Friday.(AFP via Getty Images)
The U.S. military announced it will begin its blockade of Iranian ships over the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, as Iran vowed to assert its own control over the critical international waterway.
U.S. Central Command said the block...
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