politics
April 12, 2026
Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail
Trump said the U.S. blockade will stop Iran from policing the strait and benefiting economically while the rest of the world suffers from its closure.
TL;DR
- U.S. to blockade Strait of Hormuz effective immediately.
- Blockade follows collapse of peace talks with Iran in Pakistan.
- The U.S. Navy will interdict vessels paying tolls to Iran.
- Iran views military vessel entry as ceasefire breach and will respond.
- U.K. denies assisting with the blockade.
- U.S. threatens to prosecute buyers of sanctioned Iranian oil.