2026-04-14
15 分钟Good morning.
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It's Tuesday, April 14th.
I'm Cecilia Lay, and this is Apple News Today.
President Trump's blockade of Iran's ports in the Strait of Hormuz is underway as of yesterday,
marking a sharp escalation in the U.S. Conflict with Tehran, one that, just days ago, had seemed to be cooling off.
Confusingly, there now seems to be two blockades active in the all-important shipping route.
Iran has stopped all ships from passing through, except its own or those from friendly countries,
saying passage would only be permitted under Iranian control and subject to a fee.
Now, the U.S. Has said it's blocked that as well.
Yesterday at the White House, Trump was asked about the blockade's goals.
What's the endgame?
Is it to force Iran back to the negotiating table?