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

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

Starting today, the world’s most elite U.S. Navy will begin blockading all vessels 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 in some places,” mines that only they know about. This is extortion on a global scale. Leaders of countries around the world, especially the American leadership, will never give in to this kind of extortion.

I have instructed the Navy to search for and intercept all ships paying 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. Homeni and most of their “leaders” are dead—all of this stems from their nuclear ambitions. The blockade is about to begin. Other countries will also take part in it. We will never allow Iran to profit from this illegal extortion. They want money—more importantly, they want nuclear weapons. Besides, at the appropriate time, we are already fully prepared, and our troops will thoroughly destroy everything Iran has left! (Source: ChainCatcher)