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Middle East crisis live: Iranian negotiator says ‘we will not bow to any threats’ as Trump says US navy will blockade strait of Hormuz

Iran had very good initiatives to show goodwill in talks with the US which led to progress in the negotiations, the country’s top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said in comments carried by state media on Sunday.

Trump details sweeping 'all or nothing' blockade of Strait of Hormuz after failed Iran talks

In a Maria Bartiromo exclusive, Trump vows to choke off Iran's oil profits with a sweeping U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz region.

Hormuz blockade, production repairs will leave Qatar's European customers scrambling for years

After damage to energy production facilities and the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Qatar's largest liquefied natural gas export facility will need at least three years to resume honoring its prewar supply obligations, a former QatarEnergy commercial official says.

Trump says US will blockade strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail

Iran warns move would breach ceasefire as US president also repeats threats to strike critical infrastructure

Trump Eyes Limited Iran Strikes, Hormuz Blockade After Peace Talks Collapse

What appears increasingly clear after this weekend's Islamabad talks is that Tehran refused to surrender any leverage around the Hormuz chokepoint.

Stock dip, oil prices jump after U.S. begins partial blockade Strait of Hormuz

Updated on: April 13, 2026 / 10:36 AM EDT / CBS News

Trump to blockade Strait of Hormuz to stop Iran 'world extortion'

President Donald Trump on Sunday morning announced the United States will implement a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after negotiations between Washington and Iran to end the war faltered.

Blockade gives rise to the question: How much longer can Iran stay in the fight?

The Trump administration ramped up pressure on Tehran on Monday with a comprehensive U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports, but the Islamic republic's pre-war preparation could give the regime significant economic staying power.

US Military Blockade on Iranian Ports Goes Into Effect

U.S. Central Command said it would block 'vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports.'

Trump says Navy will blockade Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire talks with Iran ended without a deal

President Trump said Sunday the Navy will blockade the Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire talks with Iranian representatives in Pakistan ended at an impasse this weekend.

Trump Threatens to Destroy Iranian Ships Approaching Hormuz Blockade

The blockade went into effect on Monday, following the collapse of negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad.

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.

U.S. begins blockade in Strait of Hormuz; Trump warns Iran 'attack ships' to stay away

The U.S. blockade would apply to "any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz," President Donald Trump said.

CENTCOM Says No Ships Passed Iran Port Blockade in First 24 Hours

Around 10,000 U.S. service members, more than a dozen naval ships, and more than 100 military aircraft are taking part in the blockade, CENTCOM says.

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.

Iran Can’t Blockade Strait Since February If Trump Blockades It First Right Now!

Trump blockading thing that's already closed in order to reopen that which was previously open.

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.

China slams US military blockade of Strait of Hormuz as a 'dangerous and irresponsible move'

China slammed the U.S. military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as a "dangerous and irresponsible" move, urging all parties to honor a ceasefire agreement.

Why Trump ordered the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump had one requirement for the two-week Iranian ceasefire: Iran had to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to alleviate the economic pain from the war. But now, halfway through the pause in strikes, it is the United States that is shutting down the vital waterway.

US ‘coming after’ Iran beyond Strait of Hormuz blockade, ex-CENTCOM admiral warns

A former top CENTCOM commander warns the U.S.' Strait of Hormuz blockade is just the first step in coming after Iran's regime, praising President Trump.

The Trump Card: A Naval Blockade?

The US could blockade Iran if negotiations for a peace deal fail, President Trump has indicated

Maintaining blockade in Middle East poses logistical, legal questions for U.S. commander

About six weeks after the U.S. launched an air campaign aimed at destroying Iran's ballistic missile capabilities, naval power and defense industrial base, the Navy on Monday began a blockade to restrict vessels entering or leaving the country's ports.

Trump announces naval blockade as Iran peace talks flounder

President Trump on Sunday announced the U.S. will attempt to cut off another source of revenue for the Iranian regime by blockading the Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without a deal.

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

Live Updates: U.S. military blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz begins

Updated on: April 13, 2026 / 12:17 PM EDT / CBS News

UK 'not supporting' U.S. Iran blockade as France's Macron confirms 'multinational' talks on the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump had signaled that other countries would help the U.S. in its blockade.

U.S. military says Trump's blockade of Iranian ports has been airtight

U.S. Central Command said Tuesday it's successfully implementing President Trump's decision to block ships from going to and from Iranian ports.

Iran deserves Trump's reciprocal blockade

President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. Navy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz after negotiations between the United States and Iran failed to end the war. He is right to do so, and Tehran would be wise to comply.

Trump says port blockade is designed to force Iran to the table over nuclear ambitions

President Trump said Monday that his blockade of Iranian ports is designed to get Tehran back to the negotiating table and compel the Iranians to relinquish their chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.

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.

Minimal Traffic in Strait of Hormuz as US Blockade Kicks In

Traffic through the strait is significantly down from the 138 ships traversing it each day in the weeks before Feb. 28.

Tuesday War Room LIVE: China Defies Trump’s Blockade of Strait of Hormuz, As President Trump Issues a New Warning and Russia Makes an Offer

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Iran claims oil tanker transits Strait of Hormuz amid U.S. blockade on Iranian ports

Updated on: April 15, 2026 / 11:54 AM EDT / CBS News

Oil Prices Near $100 as U.S. Navy Blockades Iran's Ports After Peace Talks Fail

The blockade took effect Monday at 10 a.m. ET. U.S. Central Command said it will not impede vessels transiting to and from non-Iranian ports.

China calls U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz 'dangerous and irresponsible'

The Chinese foreign ministry said only a "comprehensive ceasefire" would help ease the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.

IDF uncovers Hezbollah weapons stash inside hospital in Lebanon

Israel Defense Forces uncovered a weapons stash used by Hezbollah terrorists inside a hospital in Lebanon this weekend.

Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement

President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. Navy would "immediately" begin a blockade to stop ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement.

Handful of Ships Pass Through Strait of Hormuz Before US Blockade

Two large oil tankers owned by Chinese state-owned Cosco passed through the Strait of Hormuz on April 11, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence.

Trump says Iran 'badly' wants deal as he threatens to sink ships challenging U.S. blockade

Iran reached out to the U.S. because it wants to make a deal "very badly," President Trump said Monday as he implemented a blockade of Iranian ports to punish Tehran and force it to the negotiating table.

Britain will not join U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz, PM Keir Starmer says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday that the United Kingdom is "not supporting" the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

US to Blockade Strait of Hormuz After US-Iran Talks End Without Deal, Trump Says

U.S. and Iranian delegations failed to reach a deal during peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan.

US to Block 'All Maritime Traffic' from Iran Ports Starting Monday

The United States will begin a blockade of all ships traveling both to and from Iranian ports on Monday, U.S. Central Command announced.

President Trump Confirms He's Going FULL VENEZUELA on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran: "All in and All Out"

President Donald Trump just dropped the hammer on the Iranian terror regime, and he’s doing it the exact same way he crushed Venezuela’s socialist dictatorship. The post President Trump Confirms He’s Going FULL VENEZUELA on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran: “All in and All Out” appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.