Trump Announces Strait of Hormuz Blockade and Accuses Iran of Pursuing Nuclear Program

• Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockade
• Iran maintains nuclear program
• Talks end without agreement

President Donald Trump announced that the United States will block the Strait of Hormuz and accused Iran of continuing its nuclear ambitions following the failure of peace negotiations in Pakistan.

• Why it matters: The Strait of Hormuz blockade affects one of the world’s most important oil routes and raises geopolitical tensions at a critical moment for global energy markets and international stability.

Trump orders blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

According to the EFE news agency, Trump confirmed that he has instructed the U.S. Navy to block maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

The announcement was made through his social network Truth Social.

He indicated that the measure will take effect immediately.

He stated that the goal is to prevent vessels from entering or leaving the area.

He also said that other countries will participate in the operation.

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The president said he will not allow Iran to continue benefiting from what he described as an illegal act.

He added that vessels that have paid tolls to Iran to transit the strait will be intercepted.

Trump described these charges as illegal.

The president also announced that the United States will begin mine-clearing operations in the area as part of the Strait of Hormuz blockade.

Negotiations collapse over nuclear disagreement

The announcement comes after negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad ended without an agreement.

The talks lasted more than 20 hours.

Trump said there was progress on several points.

However, he stated that Iran’s nuclear program prevented a final deal.

He claimed that Iran is not willing to abandon its nuclear ambitions.

The president reiterated that Iran will never obtain a nuclear weapon.

He said his negotiators maintained a friendly tone during the discussions.

Key topics included control of the Strait of Hormuz.

The release of frozen Iranian funds was also discussed.

Tehran’s nuclear program was identified as the main obstacle.

Vice President JD Vance said they did not see a firm commitment from Iran.

Military tension and Trump’s warnings

Trump stated that the blockade will begin shortly.

He warned that any attack against U.S. forces or vessels will be met with force.

He also said that Iran knows how to end the situation.

The president expressed hope that an agreement will eventually be reached.

He noted that despite tensions, the ceasefire that began on April 8 remains in effect.

He added that military operations will not continue for now.

Iran has kept the strait closed in retaliation for the offensive launched on February 28.

The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic route through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil passes.

Trump indicated that countries such as the United Kingdom could assist in mine-clearing operations.

Delegations from both countries left Pakistan after the talks.

Pakistan, acting as mediator, left open the possibility of future negotiations.

Trump said he expects Iran to return to the negotiating table.

He maintained that the country will eventually accept the conditions proposed by the United States.

The situation continues to evolve as both diplomatic and military options remain on the table amid the ongoing Strait of Hormuz blockade.