Trump Orders US Naval Blockade of Iranian Ports; Iran Threatens Gulf Port Security

President Trump ordered the US Navy to impose a maritime blockade on Iranian ports.

The primary target was the collection of illegal transit fees Tehran levied.

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Britain and France made clear they would not participate in the blockade.

Iran's armed forces warned no port would be safe if Iran's ports were targeted.

The Iranian military called the US move an act of piracy in violation of international law.

Oil prices surged almost 8 percent on Monday.

Iran warned that no port in the Gulf or the Sea of Oman would be safe if Iran's ports were targeted.

Iran would impose a permanent control mechanism over the Strait of Hormuz.

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Enemy-affiliated vessels do not and will have no right to pass through the Strait.

The US Central Command announced it would begin enforcing the blockade April 13 at 10:00 a.m. ET.

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime chokepoint for about 20% of global oil exports.

London made clear it would not participate in the blockade.

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Spain's Defence Minister called it one more episode in a downward spiral.

China urged both sides not to reignite the war.

The blockade came after peace talks in Pakistan collapsed.

The ceasefire that entered into force last week has been holding.

The US military said it would not impede vessels transiting the Strait to non-Iranian ports.

Oil prices jumped almost 8 percent.

The blockade targeted a waterway for about 20% of global oil exports.

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Crypto Briefing noted the threat pushed the likelihood of Trump conceding to zero.

The military action market moved up.

The blockade raised renewed concerns over global oil supplies.