India, April 13 -- The United States has begun enforcing a naval blockade targeting maritime traffic linked to Iran in and around the Strait of Hormuz, marking a major escalation in the ongoing conflict with Tehran. The move follows the collapse of diplomatic negotiations aimed at ending weeks of hostilities between the two countries. 

According to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the blockade came into force on April 13 and applies to all vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports across the Gulf region. However, U.S. officials clarified that ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz to non-Iranian destinations will still be allowed to pass. 

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