Middle East war live: Iran says US naval blockade of Hormuz 'illegal' and 'piracy'

Iran's military said a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz set to begin on Monday would be illegal and amount to piracy, warning that no Gulf ports would be safe if its own are threatened. US President Donald Trump earlier told reporters he didn't "care" whether Tehran returns to negotiations with the US after weekend talks in Pakistan ended without a deal. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Apr 13, 2026 - 11:12
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Middle East war live: Iran says US naval blockade of Hormuz 'illegal' and 'piracy'
Iran's military said a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz set to begin on Monday would be illegal and amount to piracy, warning that no Gulf ports would be safe if its own are threatened. US President Donald Trump earlier told reporters he didn't "care" whether Tehran returns to negotiations with the US after weekend talks in Pakistan ended without a deal. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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