Trump says US will blockade strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail

The Guardian - World News ConflictNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Dan Sabbagh in Jerusalem and Sam JonesApril 12, 2026 at 08:33 PM

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Trump says US will blockade strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail

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Following failed peace negotiations in Pakistan, Donald Trump announced the US will blockade the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway controlled by Iran. The US president threatened further action, including bombing Iranian infrastructure, if Iran doesn't abandon its nuclear program. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards responded that any attempt to enforce a blockade would be considered a breach of the ceasefire. The US claims the blockade aims to stop Iran from extorting ships passing through the strait, while Iran insists the strait remains under its control. The US also intends to de-mine the central section of the strait. This action risks escalating tensions and could impact relations with countries like China and India that import Iranian oil.

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Face-to-face peace negotiations between the US and Iran in Islamabad lasted 21 hours collapsed on Sunday morning.

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If any warships approached the strait to enforce a blockade it would be considered a breach of the current ceasefire.

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Iran had refused to give up the possibility of developing nuclear weapons.

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Trump threatened to bomb Iran’s water treatment facilities, power plants and bridges if Tehran does not abandon its nuclear weapons programme.

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US will begin blockading the strait of Hormuz after failed peace negotiations between the countries in Pakistan.

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India 30% China 30% Steve Witkoff 30% Jared Kushner 30% Israel ×240% Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps 60% Pakistan ×260% JD Vance ×370% Strait of Hormuz ×685% Donald Trump ×590% United States ×990% Iran ×1190%

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strait of hormuz 100% iran 90% us blockade 90% peace negotiations 80% nuclear weapons programme 70% us navy 60% oil prices 60% act of war 50% mine-clearance 40% ceasefire 40%