politics
April 13, 2026
After peace talks falter, Trump tries plan B: ‘Blockade’
‘WE’RE PUTTING ON A COMPLETE BLOCKADE’: In an overnight post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump announced his planned blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would begin at 10 a.m. Washington time, 5:30 p.m. in Iran.
TL;DR
- President Donald Trump announced a planned blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
- The announcement was made via Truth Social.
- The blockade was scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Washington time.
- This corresponds to 5:30 p.m. in Iran.