World Israel-Iran war LIVE updates: U.S. Central Command says it will begin blockade of Iranian ports Monday April 13, 2026 gopalkumarthakur@gmail.com The U.S. president said his threat to impose 50% tariffs on goods from countries that sold weapons to Iran was aimed at China Related posts: France recognises Palestinian statehood at UN meeting to revive peace efforts Trump to meet officials from Muslim-majority countries to discuss Gaza Trump holds Venezuela meeting as Maduro rejects ‘slave’s peace’ How was the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal reached?