Skip to content
topics.

U.S. begins blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Trump vows to sink Iranian ships

newsApr 13, 2026491,530

The U.S. Navy, under U.S. Central Command, began a maritime blockade of the Strait of Hormuz today and ship-tracking data show at least two tankers were turned back. President Donald Trump warned U.S. forces will sink any Iranian vessels that approach, while Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it possesses undisclosed weapons "the enemy has no idea about." Marine traffic maps show U.S. warships positioned around the chokepoint, and Energy Secretary Wright said energy prices will likely rise until meaningful ship traffic resumes, probably within the next few weeks.

Key Highlights

U.S. Navy blockade turned back at least two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
President Donald Trump warned U.S. forces will sink approaching Iranian vessels.
Iran's IRGC warned it has undisclosed weapons "the enemy has no idea about".
3 sources
usatoday.comStrait of Hormuz map shows where US Navy warships will blockade Irannpr.orgTrump Vows to Sink Iranian Ships Approaching U.S. Strait of Hormuz Blockadecommondreams.orgAs US Blockades Strait of Hormuz, Iran Military Warns of Weapons 'Enemy Has No Idea About' | Common Dreams

Related

White House DoorDash publicity stunt backfiresnewsU.S. begins blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Trump vows to sink Iranian shipsnews