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Based on reports from April 12, 2026, President Donald Trump announced that the United States Navy would immediately begin blockading the Strait of Hormuz.
According to these reports:
- Action Announced: Trump stated on Truth Social that the U.S. would blockade any and all ships trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime checkpoint for global oil supplies.
- Toll Interdiction: He ordered the Navy to interdict and stop any vessel in international waters that has paid a toll to Iran.
- Mine Clearance: Trump stated that American forces had begun operations to clear mines that Iran had laid in the waterway.
- Reason for Action: The announcement followed the failure of peace talks in Pakistan to reach a deal on Iran's nuclear program and the movement of shipping in the region.
Note: This information is based on breaking news reports from April 12, 2026, within a context of high tensions in the Middle East.
