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

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.