The United States (US) has officially begun a blockade in the Strait\nof Hormuz, one of the world\u2019s most vital shipping lanes, after peace\nnegotiations with Iran reached a deadlock. President Donald Trump has\neven emphasised that no ship will be allowed to pass until Iran\ncapitulates.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom now on, the United States Navy, the best in the world, will\nbegin the process of blockading all ships attempting to enter or exit\nthe Strait of Hormuz,\u201d Trump stated in a post on his social media\nplatform, Truth Social, quoted from detikFinance on Monday\n(13\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n
Trump mentioned that other countries would also participate in the\nblockade. He further stressed that Iran would not be permitted to profit\nfrom its illegal extortion of ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that the military would\nimplement the blockade starting on Monday at 10.00 local time (Eastern\nTime\/ET). CENTCOM noted that additional information would be provided to\ncommercial vessels before the policy takes effect.<\/p>\n
CENTCOM also clarified that the US would not obstruct ships\ntransiting the strait to and from non-Iranian ports. The blockade\ntargets only vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports or coastal areas,\nincluding all Iranian ports in the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.<\/p>\n
Failed Peace, Looming Crisis<\/p>\n
The blockade announcement has immediately dashed hopes of an imminent\nend to the war. The policy was adopted after the US failed to reach a\npeace agreement in talks in Islamabad.<\/p>\n
This step also risks exacerbating the global economic crisis that has\npersisted since the conflict erupted.<\/p>\n
Trump said the blockade aims to stop Iran\u2019s tight control over the\nStrait of Hormuz and its economic gains, while other nations suffer from\nthe closure of this strategic route.<\/p>\n
He described the Strait of Hormuz as something that should be open to\nall ships from any country. However, Iran is seen as not allowing this\nand claiming there is still a risk of mines for transiting ships. Trump\ndismissed this rationale as a form of extortion.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is extortion of the world, and world leaders, especially the\nUnited States, will never be extorted,\u201d Trump asserted.<\/p>\n
Total Blockade and Threat of Attack<\/p>\n
Trump also stated that the US blockade is total, meaning no ships\nwill be permitted to pass until Iran yields. The US Navy will search for\nand intercept ships in international waters that pay entry fees to\nIran.<\/p>\n
It is known that Iran is preparing to collect fees from ships\ntransiting the Strait of Hormuz. This policy has provoked Trump\u2019s anger,\nas it is viewed as strengthening Iran\u2019s grip on this vital route amid a\nceasefire.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo one who pays illegal levies will get a safe passage in the high\nseas,\u201d Trump said.<\/p>\n
Additionally, Trump and his advisors are reportedly considering\noptions for limited military strikes on Iran to break the negotiation\nimpasse. He has again threatened to attack Iran\u2019s vital\ninfrastructure.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t want to do it, but it\u2019s their water, their desalination\nplants, their power plants, which are very easy to attack,\u201d Trump\nsaid.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/negotiations-fail-trump-blockades-strait-of-hormuz-until-iran-surrenders-1776048655", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }