BackU.S. Blockade of Iranian Ports Takes Effect

BREAKING

NPR World4/13/2026WorldUnited States

U.S. Blockade of Iranian Ports Takes Effect

President Trump claims Iran is seeking a deal amid new maritime restrictions

iran united states blockade

Quick Look

A U.S. blockade targeting Iranian ports began on Monday.
Meanwhile, President Trump stated that Iran is interested in negotiating a deal.

AI-generated summary

Font size

A U.S. blockade targeting Iranian ports began on Monday. Meanwhile, President Trump stated that Iran is interested in negotiating a deal.

Read the full article on NPR World

Following a White House meeting, President Trump pledged support for Lebanon, calling it "a very badly treated place." This comes as the Israeli military has systematically demolished villages in southern Lebanon, including Dibbine, to create a buffer zone against Hezbollah. A Lebanese poet, Kholoud Al Gharib, returned to find her home and village in ruins, expressing grief and defiance.

NPR World

3 min read

BREAKING·14 hours ago

US Launches Airstrikes on Iran Amid Escalating Conflict and Diplomatic Efforts

The U.S. military launched further airstrikes on Iran, which retaliated against U.S. targets in the Gulf and Jordan, including an air base where three U.S. personnel were killed. The conflict escalated with rising oil prices after a tanker attack in the Strait of Hormuz, and Houthi rebels threatening the Bab el-Mandeb waterway, while diplomatic efforts continued in Pakistan.

NPR World

5 min read

Developing·yesterday

Five Adults Drown in Ohio River After Rescue Attempt

Five adults, including two Honduran couples, drowned in Ohio's Scioto River after one struggled and others attempted a rescue. Their two children survived, and Honduran authorities are working with U.S. officials to repatriate the bodies and arrange for the children's return to relatives.

ABC News

3 min read

Urgent·2 days ago

U.S. Military Conducts Airstrikes in Iran After Service Member Deaths; UK Gets New Prime Minister

The U.S. military launched airstrikes in Iran for nine consecutive nights following the deaths of three U.S. service members, two from an Iranian attack in Jordan. Meanwhile, Andy Burnham becomes the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, succeeding Keir Starmer.

NPR World

2 min read

Developing·3 days ago

US Launches More Airstrikes on Iran, Iran Fires Missiles Toward Jordan Amid Escalating Conflict

The United States launched more airstrikes on Iran, targeting military and infrastructure in retaliation for troop deaths. Iran responded by firing missiles toward Jordan, risking spillover into Israel. The conflict is escalating, with both sides targeting civilian infrastructure and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz largely stalled.

ABC News

5 min read

Developing·3 days ago

Geese Remains Found on Wreckage of Hudson River Helicopter Crash That Killed Six

Investigators found the remains of several geese on the wreckage of a sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last year, killing six people. The NTSB described evidence suggesting the helicopter struck birds before plummeting, renewing safety concerns about low-altitude flights.

ABC News

2 min read

U.S. Blockade of Iranian Ports Takes Effect

Quick Look

Related Topics

Related Stories

Lebanese Poet Returns to Destroyed Village in Southern Lebanon Amidst Israeli Occupation

US Launches Airstrikes on Iran Amid Escalating Conflict and Diplomatic Efforts

Five Adults Drown in Ohio River After Rescue Attempt

U.S. Military Conducts Airstrikes in Iran After Service Member Deaths; UK Gets New Prime Minister

US Launches More Airstrikes on Iran, Iran Fires Missiles Toward Jordan Amid Escalating Conflict

Geese Remains Found on Wreckage of Hudson River Helicopter Crash That Killed Six