How a U.S. blockade near the Strait of Hormuz could work

The Associated Press

Published April 14, 2026

President Donald Trump's blockade is spurring questions about international law and leaves doubts about whether the pressure tactic will force Tehran to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz.

The Associated Press

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