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U.S. blockade in Strait of Hormuz underway

The U.S. has begun its blockade of Iran's ports in the Strait of Hormuz in an effort to choke off Iranian revenue. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest.

Published April 13, 2026, 9:51 PM

Updated April 13, 2026, 10:08 PM4.4K

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U.S. blockade in Strait of Hormuz underway

The U.S. has begun its blockade of Iran's ports in the Strait of Hormuz in an effort to choke off Iranian revenue. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest.

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U.S. blockade in Strait of Hormuz underway

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