Event Brief
Trump says US to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz
Filed: Apr 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Summary: The Navy will interdict vessels in international waters that paid tolls to Iran.
WHO: Trump
WHAT: US to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz
WHEN: Apr 12, 2026 at 9:12 AM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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