Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:53pm on 13 Apr 2026,Monday International
Iran warned that any threat to its ports would trigger sweeping retaliation, declaring “no port in the region will be safe” as the US prepares a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The warning follows failed Islamabad talks and Donald Trump’s decision to restrict access to Iranian ports. Iranian officials labelled the blockade “piracy” and signalled wider regional escalation, with Esmail Qaani hinting at potential disruption in other key waterways. The US said the blockade would target vessels linked to Iranian ports. Rising tensions threaten shipping routes, energy supplies, and regional stability across West Asia. (PC: Reuters)
