Event Brief
Trump Announces US Navy Blockade of Hormuz
Filed: Apr 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Summary: President Trump declares a military blockade on the Strait of Hormuz after failed peace talks with Iran.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: announced a military blockade
WHEN: Apr 13, 2026 at 7:10 AM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: after peace talks between US and Iranian negotiators broke down
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