Washington, April 2026 : Donald Trump on Sunday announced a sweeping naval blockade of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, accusing Iran of refusing to abandon its nuclear ambitions despite prolonged negotiations mediated in Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump said the high-level talks, which lasted nearly 20 hours in Islamabad, were largely productive but ultimately failed to resolve key issues. \u201cMost points were agreed to,\u201d he noted, but stressed that Iran remained \u201cunyielding\u201d on what he described as the most critical concern \u2014 its nuclear programme. \u201cIRAN IS UNWILLING TO GIVE UP ITS NUCLEAR AMBITIONS!\u201d he declared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The US President said he had been fully briefed following the talks by Vice President JD Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and senior adviser Jared Kushner. He also acknowledged Pakistan\u2019s role in facilitating the dialogue, praising its leadership, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir, calling them \u201cextraordinary.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, Trump accused Iran of backtracking on assurances to maintain open navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route. He claimed that Tehran had allegedly placed mines in the water, creating uncertainty and deterring commercial vessels. \u201cWhat ship owner would want to take the chance?\u201d he asked, describing the situation as causing widespread disruption to global trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Labeling the development as \u201cworld extortion,\u201d Trump announced immediate military measures. \u201cEffective immediately, the United States Navy will begin the process of blockading any and all ships trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz,\u201d he said, signalling a sharp escalation in tensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He further warned that US forces would intercept vessels suspected of paying tolls to Iran for safe passage, asserting that such actions were illegal. \u201cNo one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage on the high seas,\u201d he stated. Additionally, Trump said US naval units would begin clearing mines from the waterway to restore safe navigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Issuing a stern warning, the President said any hostile action by Iran would be met with overwhelming force. \u201cAny Iranian who fires at us, or at peaceful vessels, will be blown to hell,\u201d he said, underscoring Washington\u2019s readiness to respond militarily if provoked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite the aggressive stance, Trump indicated that a diplomatic resolution remained possible in the future. He expressed hope that normal maritime operations could eventually resume, but placed the responsibility squarely on Iran for the current impasse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The escalation is closely tied to long-standing tensions over Iran\u2019s nuclear programme. Reiterating a firm US position, Trump said, \u201cIran will never have a nuclear weapon.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Islamabad talks reportedly involved senior Iranian officials, including Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Abbas Araghchi, and Ali Bagheri. While Trump described the discussions as \u201cfriendly and respectful,\u201d he acknowledged that fundamental disagreements remained unresolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the blockade announcement, tensions in the region have sharply intensified, raising concerns about global energy supplies and the stability of one of the world\u2019s most critical maritime corridors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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