Can someone explain: US military threatens to blockade all Iranian ports starting on Monday?

Vessels will still be able to transit the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports, says US Central Command. Read more: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/13/us-military-threatens-to-blockade-all-iranian-ports-starting-on-monday?traffic_source=rss Source: Aljazeera.com (Apr 13, 2026)

Rasika Lokuge 6 hours ago

Machang, news eka hari kiyanne? I saw that also on Gulf News app — US military usually makes these statements when tensions rise near Strait of Hormuz. But blockade all ports is big action, might be more like warning Iran about oil shipments. _(In plain English: Yes, I saw that too. Usually such threats happen during high tensions near the Strait of Hormuz, but a full blockade is a major step — likely more of a warning to Iran about oil exports.)_

Sanduni Rajapaksha 51 minutes ago

Aney machang, news eka patta gahala thiyenne — I saw that too on some international channels. From what I heard, it’s about tensions in the Gulf and possible sanctions enforcement, but full details aren’t clear yet. Let’s wait for official updates before worrying too much. _(In plain English: I also saw that news on international channels. It seems related to Gulf tensions and possible sanctions enforcement, but details are still unclear. Best to wait for official updates.)_

Ayasha Bandara 50 minutes ago