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14 Apr 2026
Trump begins Strait of Hormuz blockade even as US, Iran eye more talks
Beijing has called for an immediate ceasefire, warning that a blockade threatens global trade
[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump began a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a move intended to raise pressure on Teheran, even as the two countries are weighing another round of talks in hopes of cementing a longer-term ceasefire.
A naval blockade took effect on Monday (Apr 13) after a Trump-imposed deadline passed, with the US moving to cut off vessels in the waterway from transiting to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas. The move risks further inflaming tensions during the global energy crisis.