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US reinstates Iranian blockade in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing strikes
By Scripps News Group at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 14, 2026
· 2 min read
The United States on Tuesday reinstated its blockade on vessels transiting to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas in the Strait of Hormuz.According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the blockade went into effect at 4 p.m. ET and there are now more than 20 U.S. Navy warships and "hundreds of...
Key takeaway Central Command (CENTCOM), the blockade went into effect at 4 p.
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Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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