US military says it will blockade Iran's ports as ship traffic appears to halt in Strait of Hormuz
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FILE - Oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri,File)