Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockade after Iran talks fail

Author: Nana IsmailPublished on: April 12, 2026Country: United States

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Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockade after Iran talks fail

President Donald Trump announced that the United States will begin blocking ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran failed. He ordered the US Navy to intercept any vessels that have paid fees to Iran for safe passage. Trump also stated that US forces would start destroying mines placed by Iran in the strait.

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