politics
April 13, 2026
Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz and intercept ships that paid tolls to Iran
Updated on: April 12, 2026 / 9:41 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- U.S. Navy to blockade Strait of Hormuz starting immediately.
- U.S. to intercept vessels in international waters that have paid tolls to Iran.
- U.S. to destroy mines laid by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The announcement follows failed peace talks in Pakistan.
- Iran has reportedly imposed a de facto toll booth regime in the Strait of Hormuz.
- U.K. denies involvement in the blockade but supports freedom of navigation.
- NATO is leading planning efforts for a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.