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World Service,13 Apr 2026,49 mins

US blockade comes into force

Newshour

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A US blockade of the Iranian coastline has come into force, after the failure of peace talks between the US and Iran at the weekend. The US says all vessels will be subject to interception, diversion and capture, except those transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports. Also in the programme: President Trump criticises the Pope; and the controversial ‘taxi test’ being used in job interviews. (Photo: US President Trump at the White House in Washington, DC,13 Apr 2026. CREDIT: SALWAN GEORGES/POOL/EPA/Shutterstock)

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