US Initiates Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Tensions with Iran
Daily Pulse
April 13, 2026
US Initiates Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Tensions with Iran
Despite inconclusive talks over the weekend, President Trump reported continued communication with Iran, indicating a potential willingness to negotiate.
Trump stated that US forces would target Iranian Revolutionary Guard fast boats approaching the Strait of Hormuz, while an Iranian military spokesperson condemned the blockade as illegal and threatened retaliation against Gulf state ports. Following the blockade, MarineTraffic reported that some tankers, including one en route from the UAE to China, have altered their courses.
For journalistic integrity, this report was summarized from: deutschlandfunk.de