Iranian Blockade Begins & Swalwell Withdraws | 4.13.26

The U.S. Navy blockades Iranian ports after peace talks end without a deal, California Rep. Eric Swalwell bows out of the governor's race amid sexual misconduct allegations, and protests erupt in Ireland over crippling fuel costs. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

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