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Live Updates: Iran war continues with U.S. blockade of ports; Lebanon and Israel hold direct talks - CBS News

The U.S. blockade of Iran's ports is now in its second day as Washington pressures Tehran to relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz.

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By Brian Dakss, Haley Ott, Sarah Lynch Baldwin
Thursday, April 16, 2026 · 4h ago
Live Updates: Iran war continues with U.S. blockade of ports; Lebanon and Israel hold direct talks - CBS News

Photo: Brian Dakss, Haley Ott, Sarah Lynch Baldwin's photo

Tracking data appears to show a number of Iran-linked ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz in the hours after the U.S. blockade of the waterway began on Monday. The U.S. military said its bloc…Read more

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