Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Author: efosataiwo@vanguardngr.comPublished on: April 12, 2026Country: United States

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Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump ordered a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in response to Iran's persistent refusal to abandon its nuclear ambitions during peace talks in Islamabad. Despite the negotiations being deemed positive, Iran did not agree to concessions on its nuclear program. Trump threatened to destroy any Iranian ship that fired on US forces or peaceful vessels.

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