[Regnum] The United States will block all ships entering or leaving Iranian ports starting April 13. The operation will begin at 10:00 a.m. (5:00 p.m. Moscow time). This was announced by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on April 12.
"CENTCOM forces will begin blockading all maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports on April 13, in accordance with President Donald Trump's executive order," the command clarified on social media.
The upcoming blockade will affect vessels from all countries intending to enter or exit Iranian ports and coastal areas. However, US military personnel will not interfere with ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz to non-Iranian ports.
On February 28, Israel and the United States launched military operations against Iran. Tehran responded with strikes against American and Israeli targets in the Middle East and restricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz for vessels linked to Israel and the United States.
On April 12, Trump announced that the US Navy had begun blockading any vessels attempting to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz. He also noted that talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, between US and Iranian representatives on April 11 were successful, but the key nuclear issue remained unresolved. According to the White House, Iran is obstructing free navigation by threatening to plant mines. Trump called this "global extortion" and ordered the US Navy to search for and detain vessels that have paid Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as to destroy mines in the strait's waters.
In Islamabad, one of the main topics of the talks was control of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant portion of global oil exports passes. According to American media, it was disagreements over this point that led to the negotiations reaching an impasse. According to this version, Iran demands control of the strait and the right to charge tolls to ships for passage, and rejects US proposals for joint control.
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The IRGC has promised a harsh response to ships approaching the Strait of Hormuz.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will respond harshly to the approach of warships to the Strait of Hormuz. This was stated in a statement on April 12.
"Any attempt by any military vessel to approach the Strait of Hormuz under any pretext will be considered a violation of the ceasefire and will be subject to severe punishment," Iran's state broadcaster IRIB quoted the statement as saying on its Telegram channel.
The strait is open for safe passage of civilian vessels in accordance with special rules, the IRGC explained.
On April 12, US President Donald Trump announced that the US Navy had begun blockading vessels attempting to enter or exit the Strait of Hormuz. Trump noted that this decision was due to Iran's actions, which impede free navigation by threatening to plant mines. The White House chief also threatened that any Iranian attempts to attack US ships or civilian vessels in the strait would be harshly repressed.
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Britain to send minesweepers to clear mines in Strait of Hormuz – Trump
Britain and several other countries will send minesweepers to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump made this statement on April 12.
"My understanding is that Britain and several other countries are also sending minesweepers," Trump said in an interview with Fox News.
These reports have not been officially confirmed. Trump has previously repeatedly criticized Britain and other NATO countries for refusing to assist the US in the military operation against Iran. He has stated the need to reconsider Washington's cooperation with NATO.
Earlier, on April 12, Trump announced the start of mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz. He threatened that any Iranian attempts to attack American ships would be harshly dealt with.
That same day, Trump announced that the US Navy would begin blocking any vessels attempting to enter or exit the Strait of Hormuz. He also threatened that the US would search for and detain any vessels in international waters that had paid tolls to Iran for passage through the strait.
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— تمرة • tmrrah (@tmrrah9) April 12, 2026
( بدء الحصار )
إطلاق عملية عسكرية أمريكية الان تهدف إلى حصار و سحب مضيق هرمز من ايران:
1- اي تحرك عسكري إيراني سيتم ضربه
2- ترامب اصدر تعليماته الان للبحرية بالتحرك
3- ترامب تلقى إحاطة من جي دي فانس
4- ترامب يقول انه سيتم تعقب واعتراض كل سفينة في المياه الدولية… pic.twitter.com/jWEv9KHUVQ
Translated Text:
URGENT VERY:
(Beginning of the Siege)
Launch of a U.S. military operation now aimed at besieging and seizing the Strait of Hormuz from Iran:
1- Any Iranian military movement will be struck
2- Trump has issued his orders now to the Navy to move
3- Trump received a briefing from JD Vance
4- Trump says that every ship in international waters paying fees to Iran will be tracked and intercepted
5- Trump says that Iran will not be allowed to profit from imposing illegal transit fees and this is an act based on extortion