politics
April 13, 2026
Trump's blockade of Iranian vessels in Strait of Hormuz begins
The U.S. military, as directed by President Donald Trump, began a blockade of maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on Monday, the latest maneuver from the president following the unsuccessful talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, over the weekend.
TL;DR
- U.S. military begins blockade of maritime traffic to/from Iranian ports.
- Blockade enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports.
- U.S. Navy to interdict vessels that have paid tolls to Iran in international waters.
- U.S. to destroy mines laid by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatens retaliation, warning that no port will be safe.
- France and the UK are organizing a conference for a peaceful multinational mission to restore freedom of navigation.
- The blockade follows unsuccessful talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, and a prior two-week ceasefire.