Trump orders blockade of Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions

Name: Trump orders blockade of Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions
Uploaded: 2026-04-12T17:24:17-07:00
Description: President Donald Trump says the U.S. Navy will begin blocking the Strait of Hormuz following failed peace talks with Iran. The move could impact global oil markets and drive gas prices higher.

President Donald Trump says the U.S. Navy will begin blocking the Strait of Hormuz following failed peace talks with Iran. The move could impact global oil markets and drive gas prices higher.

Posted April 12, 2026 5:24pm PDT