Trump Announces Sudden Naval Blockade On April 13, 2026, U.S. President Donald J. Trump issued a brief but consequential statement on Truth Social, declaring that the United States would begin blockading ships entering or exiting Iranian ports at exactly 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The announcement, delivered in Trump’s signature direct style, signaled a sharp escalation … Continue reading Trump Orders Blockade of Iranian Ports in Major Escalation of 2026 Conflict