April 13, 2026

Trump threatens to blow up Iranian ships that disrupt port blockade

President Trump on Monday threatened to blow up Iranian ships that attempt to disrupt his blockade of Iranian ports, as both sides jockey for leverage during a tenuous ceasefire.

Trump threatens to blow up Iranian ships that disrupt port blockade

TL;DR

  • President Trump threatened to destroy Iranian ships.
  • The threat is aimed at ships attempting to disrupt a blockade of Iranian ports.
  • Both Iran and the U.S. are seeking leverage during a tenuous ceasefire.