On April 12, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the start of a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz during an interview with Fox News, stating that the goal is to impose a complete restriction on ship passage through the waterway.

On April 12, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the start of a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz during an interview with Fox News, stating that the goal is to impose a complete restriction on ship passage through the waterway.

EU foreign ministers are examining the imposition of sanctions against those responsible for blocking maritime passage in the Strait of Hormuz during a meeting in Luxembourg. Lily Nikfar, reporter for Iran International, reports.
The Islamic Republic of Iran states it will not negotiate as long as the U.S. maintains a naval blockade. In response, President Trump declares the blockade will remain in place until a deal is reached.
دونالد ترامپ، رییس جمهور آمریکا، ساعتی پس از اعلام آغاز محاصره دریایی تنگه هرمز، در مصاحبه با شبکه فاکس نیوز تاکید کرد که این اقدام مشابه سیاستهای واشنگتن علیه ونزوئلا خواهد بود، اما «در سطحی بالاتر» اجرا میشود. ترامپ، روز ۲۳ فروردین ۱۴۰۵ با اشاره به جزییات تصمیم خود گفت که Show more