Evening Wire: Iranian Ports Sealed & Swalwell Resigns From Congress | 4.13.26
- U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports takes effect with 15 warships deployed, including an aircraft carrier and destroyers.
- President Trump threatens to 'immediately eliminate' any Iranian naval vessels approaching the blockade.
- Oil prices surge past $100 a barrel following the cl
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