Donald Trump said on Sunday that the US Navy will immediately begin blocking the Strait of Hormuz and will also intercept any ship in international waters that has paid tolls to Iran. “Any Iranian who shoots at us or at peaceful ships will be sent to hell,” he said on Truth Social. Iran responds with the message that things will end badly with enemies who challenge Iranian authority. Follow all developments in the Middle East in our live blog.
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Trump announces blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Iran responds: ‘Enemies end up in deadly vortex’
Bytaketonews
Apr 12, 2026