Event Brief
Trump announces U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Filed: Apr 13, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET
Summary: President Trump states the U.S. Navy will blockade the Strait of Hormuz and intercept ships paying Iran.
WHO: President Trump
WHAT: U.S. Navy will blockade and intercept ships
WHEN: Apr 12, 2026 at 9:41 PM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: To prevent ships from entering or exiting the Strait that have paid tolls to Iran.
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