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How would a U.S. military blockade of Iran's ports work?

Summary by CBC News
CBC's David Common explains what's expected around the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. military said it would move to block ships travelling to or from Iran's ports.

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The Central Command of the United States (Centcom) also stated that during the first 24 hours no ship was able to cross the block

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The United States has significantly increased its military presence in the waters near Iran with the deployment of more than 10,000 troops, in the framework of its operation in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. The mobilization includes marines, sailors and aviators, as well as a dozen warships and dozens of aircraft. More than 10,000 U.S. Sailors, Marines, and Airmen along with over a dozen wars and dozens of aircraft are executing the mis…

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The United States is blockaded by Iran's coastline with the help of more than 10,000 military personnel - sailors, pilots, Marines and more than a dozen warships, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on its X-page.

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CBC News broke the news in Canada on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
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