Trump: The U.S. Navy will blockade the Strait of Hormuz, intercepting all ships paying tolls to Iran.

ME News message, April 12 (UTC+8). Trump posted on Truth Social that the meeting went very smoothly, with most of the points reaching agreement, but the only issue that truly mattered—nuclear issues—was not resolved.

Starting today, the world’s most elite U.S. Navy will begin to blockade all ships attempting to enter or exit the Strait of Hormuz. We will ultimately achieve a situation where “all ships can come and go,” but Iran has obstructed this process, citing “possible mines somewhere,” mines that only they know about. This is extortion on a global scale. World leaders, especially American leaders, will never yield to such extortion.

I have instructed the Navy to search for and intercept all ships that pay tolls to Iran in international waters. Anyone who pays tolls illegally will not be able to pass safely on the high seas. We will also begin destroying the mines Iran has laid in the strait. Any Iranian who dares to fire at us or at peaceful ships will be blown to pieces!

Iran knows better than anyone how to end the crisis that has already devastated their country. Their navy is gone, their air force is gone, and their air defense systems and radar are effectively useless. Hmeini and most of their “leaders” are dead—this all stems from their nuclear ambitions. The blockade is about to begin. Other countries will take part as well.

We will never allow Iran to profit from this illegal extortion. They want money—more importantly, they want nuclear weapons. In addition, at the appropriate time, we are fully prepared, and our forces will completely destroy everything Iran has left! (Source: ChainCatcher)