US initiates naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with Iran
在與伊朗緊張局勢升溫之際，美國對荷姆茲海峽發動海上封鎖
On April 13, 2026, the United States launched a naval blockade in the critical Strait of Hormuz.
二〇二六年四月十三日，美國在至關重要的荷莫茲海峽實施了海上封鎖。
This maneuver follows the breakdown of peace negotiations in Islamabad aimed at ending the 2026 Iran War, which started in late February.
此舉源於原本在伊斯蘭堡舉行的和平談判破裂，該談判旨在結束始於二月底的伊朗戰爭。
President Trump noted that the mission includes removing underwater mines and stopping ships that pay tolls to Iran.
經濟分析師認為，此舉旨在透過壓力妨礙伊朗的出口，並迫使其改變核政策。
The situation remains volatile; Iran has denounced the move as illegal piracy and vowed retaliation against regional ports.
與此同時，包括英國在內的關鍵盟友選擇不參與，將維護全球能源穩定視為優先事項，而非直接軍事介入。
As the Strait of Hormuz handles about 20-25% of the world's seaborne oil, the international community remains deeply concerned about the potential for further economic fallout and the ongoing threat to global energy security.
