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

The Guardian - World News ConflictNews ReportEN 6 min read 100% complete by Clea SkopelitiApril 13, 2026 at 01:28 PM

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Following failed peace negotiations in Pakistan, Donald Trump announced the US will blockade the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway controlled by Iran. The US aims to stop Iranian oil exports, eliminating Iran's leverage over the strait. The blockade, starting Monday at 10am ET, will target ships headed to Iranian ports but allow passage to US allies' ports. Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned that any blockade enforcement would breach the ceasefire. In related news, Hungary's opposition party, led by Péter Magyar, won the election, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule.

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Hungary’s opposition Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, has won the election, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule.

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said that if any warships approached the strait to enforce a blockade it would be considered a breach of the current ceasefire.

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US Central Command (Centcom) announced the blockade would begin on Monday at 10am ET.

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

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Donald Trump has said the US will begin blockading the strait of Hormuz after peace negotiations between the countries failed.

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Tisza Party 30% Pakistan 40% Revolutionary Guards 40% Péter Magyar ×240% Tehran ×250% US Central Command ×250% Hungary ×260% Viktor Orbán ×360% United States ×270% Iran ×480% Strait of Hormuz ×385% Donald Trump ×490%

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strait of hormuz 100% blockade 90% iran 80% hungarian election 80% viktor orbán 70% peace talks 70% nuclear weapons program 60% us central command 50% oil prices 50% ceasefire 40%