New Delhi, April 13 -- The US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces will begin implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports at 10 a.m. Eastern Time (8:30 PM Indian Standard Time) ''in accordance with the President's (Trump's) proclamation,'' the CENTCOM announced on Monday.
The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.
Iran's Parliament Speaker Baqer Qalibaf, while dismissing the blockade threat, asked American people to ''enjoy'' today's gas prices, adding that they will soon be ''nostalgic'' about 4 USD-5 USD per gallon fuel.
Iran's Navy commander Rear Admir...