Iran Rejects US Demands, Trump Orders Naval Blockade of Hormuz Strait
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Published: Apr 12, 2026, 23:00 IST | Updated: Apr 12, 2026, 23:00 IST
US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that the United States Navy will begin blocking ships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, citing Iran’s “unyielding" stance on its nuclear ambitions during recent peace talks in Islamabad.
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