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Evening Wire: Iranian Ports Sealed & Swalwell Resigns From Congress | 4.13.26

April 13, 2026·12 min·3-min readnews briefnews
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  • U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports takes effect with 15 warships deployed, including an aircraft carrier and destroyers.
  • President Trump threatens to 'immediately eliminate' any Iranian naval vessels approaching the blockade.
  • Oil prices surge past $100 a barrel following the cl

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John Bickley

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Donald TrumpViktor OrbanPeter MagdorEric SwalwellRory McIlroyPope Leo XIV

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