diplomacyApr 14, 2026

U.S. military turned back six ships in first 24 hours of Iranian port blockade

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During the first 24 hours of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, American warships issued warnings to six vessels, prompting them to turn around, a U.S. official said Tuesday. No shots were fired in the encounters, the official said, and U.S. personnel did not board any of the vessels before they reversed course.

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Courtney Kube; Mosheh Gains; Gordon LuboldBy Courtney Kube; Mosheh Gains; Gordon Lubold
During the first 24 hours of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, American warships issued warnings to six vessels, prompting them to turn around, a U.S. official said Tuesday. No shots were fired in the encounters, the official said, and U.S. personnel did not board any of the ve…

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