How a US blockade near the Strait of Hormuz could work and the impact ahead for the global economy

April 13, 2026

By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS, DAVID KLEPPER and JOHN LEICESTER

A blockade of Iranian ports that President Donald Trump said began Monday could further disrupt oil prices, has spurred questions about international law and leaves doubts about whether the pressure tactic will force Tehran to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz.…

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