US to allow Strait of Hormuz transit to and from non-Iranian ports — Pentagon

TASS · 🇮🇷 public Iran · Apr 12, 2026 · 100 words

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What to know about Naval Blockade/Freedom of Navigation

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) issued a statement clarifying its naval intentions regarding the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM stated that its forces will not impede the freedom of navigation for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz if those vessels are not originating from or heading to Iranian ports. This clarification follows an earlier announcement that the command would begin a naval blockade applying to all vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports or coastal areas.

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What happened

The US Navy will not block vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz if they are not coming from or heading to Iranian ports, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement.

Why it matters

"CENTCOM forces will not impede freedom of navigation for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports," the command stated.

Common ground

Earlier, CENTCOM said its forces would begin a naval blockade of Iran at 10:00 a.m.

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Selective Omission 60% confidence

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“The US Navy will not block vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz if they are not coming from or heading to Iranian ports, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement.”

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Multiple web search results state that CENTCOM forces will not impede freedom of navigation for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports. This is reported across different search snippets.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the 2026 Iran war. The operation was an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This article chronicles a list of ships attacked, damaged or sunk during the 2026 Iran war.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ships_attacked_during_…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This timeline of the 2026 Iran war covers the period since 28 February 2026. The war is ongoing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_2026_Iran_war

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“Earlier, CENTCOM said its forces would begin a naval blockade of Iran at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, or 2:00 p.m. GMT, on April 13.”

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Multiple web search results report that CENTCOM stated the blockade would begin on April 13 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (or 2:00 p.m. GMT).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting military and government sites, assassinating Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other Iranian officials, and infli…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is the order of battle of the 2026 Iran war.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war_order_of_battle

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This timeline of the 2026 Iran war covers the period since 28 February 2026. The war is ongoing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_2026_Iran_war

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“It will apply to vessels of all countries entering or leaving Iranian ports or coastal areas.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that the blockade would apply to vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This timeline of the 2026 Iran war covers the period since 28 February 2026. The war is ongoing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_2026_Iran_war

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States Central Command (USCENTCOM or CENTCOM) is one of the eleven unified combatant commands of the United States Department of Defense. It was established in 1983, taking over the previou…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Central_Command

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