U.S. Central Command said ​it will begin implementing ‌a blockade of all ​maritime traffic entering ⁠and exiting Iranian ports on April 13 at ‌10 a.m. ET (1400 GMT), after President ‌Donald Trump said ‌the ⁠U.S. Navy would ⁠start blockading the Strait of Hormuz. The last rites of legendary singer Asha Bhosle will be performed at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Monday afternoon with state honours. “Asha Bhosle will be accorded a state funeral, which will take place at 4 p.m. on April 13,” Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar said.

Source: The Hindu April 13, 2026 02:33 UTC