Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:38pm on 12 Apr 2026,Sunday International
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the U.S. Navy will immediately begin blockading the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of peace talks with Iran. The move aims to stop ships from entering or leaving the vital waterway and to prevent vessels from paying tolls to Iran. Trump also ordered naval forces to intercept ships in international waters that comply with Iran’s toll demands. The decision comes amid disagreements over Iran’s nuclear program, which led to a breakdown in negotiations despite progress on other issues. The blockade marks a major escalation in tensions, with potential global impact since the strait handles a significant share of the world’s oil trade.
