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Trump to impose naval blockade in Strait of Hormuz to stop Iranian ‘world extortion’

Apr 12, 2026Center Right

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. Trump said the blockade would begin shortly and promised that any Iranian who fires at the U.S. or at peaceful vessels “will be BLOWN…

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