INTERNATIONAL — April 13, 2026
US Orders Monitoring of Strait of Hormuz After Iran's Passage Requirement
Iran mandated right of passage for ships through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting US President Donald Trump to order close monitoring and denial of passage to compliant vessels while accusing Tehran of extortion. CENTCOM confirmed the naval monitoring operations require ship coordination amid tensions after failed Iran-US talks in Pakistan.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hurriyat — 2 min read
Iran has mandated that ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz grant it a right of passage.
US President Donald Trump ordered forces to closely monitor the strait and deny passage to vessels granting passage rights to Iran. Trump accused Tehran of extortion in relation to ships providing such passage.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that its naval forces have begun monitoring the Strait of Hormuz and emphasized that ships must coordinate with US forces for passage.
The developments follow the failure of peace talks between Iran and the United States in Pakistan, contributing to escalating tensions between the two countries.
Trump's order requires coordination among US forces in the monitoring operations, as confirmed by CENTCOM.
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