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Trump’s Plan to Blockade Hormuz: What We Know
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April 13, 2026
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1:26Now PlayingUS President Donald Trump’s plan for a full naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threatens to deepen an already unprecedented crisis in one of the world’s most important energy-producing regions. #iran #trump #politics #worldnews #usa #israel
The narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the wider world has become a flashpoint since the US and Israel began strikes on Iran six weeks ago. Tehran tightened its grip on the corridor in response, all but closing off a vital thoroughfare. A full blockade could halt the remaining flows and threaten economies far beyond the Middle East.
Transits have dwindled to single digits a day, down from about 135 in peacetime. A US naval blockade along the lines of what was carried out off Venezuela from the end of last year could reduce that to zero, pressuring Iran but also cutting off a vital source of supply for Asian nations.
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