US President Donald Trump. Photo: CollectedWASHINGTON, United States, April 12, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - President Donald Trump on Sunday ordered a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in response to Iran's "unyielding" refusal to give up its nuclear ambitions during peace talks in Islamabad. "Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz," Trump said on his Truth Social platform. Iran had effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz for weeks, since the United States and Israel launched a bombing campaign against the Islamic republic more than six weeks ago. On Saturday, the US military announced that two US warships had transited the strait at the start of a mine clearance operation.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 12, 2026 13:49 UTC