Trump rolls the dice on high-stakes blockade of Strait of Hormuz
- Posted on April 13, 2026
- By The Times
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In brief
President Trump escalates tensions with Iran by threatening military action against its naval forces in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical shipping routes. Characterizing Iran's regional activities as 'blackmail,' Trump signals willingness to employ aggressive tactics comparable to counter-narcotics operations. This confrontational stance raises geopolitical risks and underscores deepening US-Iran hostilities over strategic maritime control and regional influence.
Trump rolls the dice on high-stakes blockade of Strait of Hormuz
The president accused Iran of ‘blackmailing the world’ and threatened to attack its navy in the same way US forces target drug-trafficking boats
