Trump says US to blockade ships crossing Strait of Hormuz

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 12, 2026Country: United States

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Donald Trump announced that the United States would implement a blockade on ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz. This statement comes amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, with talks taking place in Islamabad. Iranian media claim that the US is looking for an excuse to leave the negotiations.

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