Trump Begins Hormuz Blockade Even as US, Iran Eye More Talks

WATCH: President Donald Trump began a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a move intended to raise pressure on Tehran, even as the two countries are weighing another round of talks in hopes of cementing a longer-term ceasefire.Source: Bloomberg

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By Kate Sullivan, Skylar Woodhouse, and Alex Longley

April 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTC

Updated on

April 14, 2026 at 3:15 AM UTC

President Donald Trump began a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a move intended to raise pressure on Tehran, even as the two countries weigh another round of talks to secure a longer-term ceasefire.

The blockade cuts off vessels transiting to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas, raising the risk of further disruption to global energy flows.