Event Brief
Trump calls Iran blockade ‘incredible’ as pump prices rise
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 10:03 PM ET
Summary: Donald Trump said he would keep a naval blockade of Iranian ports as pump prices continue rising.
WHO: President Donald Trump
WHAT: Statement reaffirming a naval blockade of Iranian ports
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 4:20 AM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: He cited concerns the Strait of Hormuz would not reopen anytime soon.
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