Trump escalates Gulf crisis with order for total blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Sunday, April 12th 2026 - 13:30 UTC

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US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the Navy would immediately begin blocking all maritime traffic attempting to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz, and ordered the interception on the high seas of any vessel that has paid a toll to Iran. Read full article

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imoyaro
So now he's going to work for the Iranians by totally blockading the strait of Hormuz for them? How much are they paying him?
Apr 12th, 2026 - 03:47 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Pugol-H
Clarification from CENCOM, they will only be stopping ships going to and from Iranian ports, all else can pass.

Cuts off Iran’s exports which had been going through, albeit at a much reduced level.
Apr 12th, 2026 - 11:42 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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