Trump says US Navy will blockade Strait of Hormuz

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On April 12, 2026, President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. Navy to begin an "immediate" blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The move followed the collapse of peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, where U.S. and Iranian negotiators failed to reach a deal to end the ongoing six-week war.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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