**US military enforces blockade of Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz.** On April 14, 2026, the US began this action amid escalating tensions in the US-Israel war with Iran, disrupting global oil flows after Iran restricted access and charged high tolls on tankers.[1]

References:
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-9112klBsU
2. https://www.alston.com/en/insights/publications/2026/04/ai-quarterly-april-2026
3. https://www.cybersecurity-review.com/news-april-2026/
4. https://sharkstriker.com/blog/april-2026-data-breaches/
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv_E2tdlZuE
6. https://www.onetrust.com/blog/where-ai-regulation-is-heading-in-2026-a-global-outlook/