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US Naval Blockade in Strait of Hormuz
The US military plans to enforce a blockade on Iranian ports, affecting maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions with Iran.
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Test your understanding
Test your understanding
01What is the purpose of the US blockade?
02What did President Trump say about ships paying Iran?
03When did the US military say the blockade would begin?
04What did Trump claim about Iranian mines?
Discussion
Discussion
What are the potential consequences of a naval blockade in international waters?
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
blockade word
an action to stop ships from entering or leaving an area
“The US is enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports.”
maritime word
related to the sea or ocean
“The blockade affects maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.”
interdict word
to stop or seize something
“The Navy will interdict vessels that pay Iran.”
toll word
a fee paid for passage
“Ships that pay a toll to Iran will not have safe passage.”
negotiations word
discussions aimed at reaching an agreement
“Negotiations between the US and Iran failed to produce a deal.”