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<p>US President Donald Trump on Sunday accused Iran of failing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz despite assurances, claiming that Tehran violated international law and further damaged its credibility despite peace talks in Pakistan that stretched to more than 20 hours. In a series of posts on Truth Social, a platform owned by him, Trump categorically stated that the core dispute with Tehran remains unresolved, referring to Iran's nuclear ambitions. He said that the US Navy has been instructed to restrict vessels in the maritime region from paying “illegal tolls” to Iran. He also wrote that any Iranian force firing at American or any peaceful vessels in the strait "will be blown to hell". </p>
<p>He mentioned that the US will start destroying the mines allegedly laid by Iranians in the Strait of Hormuz. </p>
<p>Separately, Trump reportedly told a TV channel: "I don't care if they (Iranian negotiators) come back or not. If they don't come back, I'm fine." He war speaking on the failed talks with Iran. </p>
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<h2><strong>Iran has no cards left to play: Trump</strong></h2>
<p>In an interview to American news channel Fox News, Trump expressed confidence that Iran will return and "give us everything", asserting that Tehran has not left the negotiating table. </p>
<p>He also said that the American team has been instructed clearly that "we want a full 100 per cent", "not 90 per cent or 95 per cent".</p>
<p>Iran now has no cards left to play, the US president told the channel. </p>
<h2><strong>US to start Hormuz blockade at 7:30 pm India time</strong></h2>
<p>The US Central Command announced on X that its forces will begin implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on April 13 at 10 a.m. ET (7:30 pm in India), in accordance with the President’s proclamation.</p>
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<p>"The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. CENTCOM forces will not impede freedom of navigation for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports. Additional information will be provided to commercial mariners through a formal notice prior to the start of the blockade," noted the Central Command. </p>
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<p>— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) <a href="https://twitter.com/CENTCOM/status/2043432050921718194?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 12, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<h2><strong>Iranian President warns US </strong></h2>
<p><span>Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian wrote: </span>"If the United States abandons its coercive approach and respects Iran’s rights, pathways to reaching an agreement will certainly emerge."</p>
<p>"I commend the members of the negotiating team, especially my dear brother Dr. Qalibaf," he wrote on X. </p>
<p><img height="258" width="676" src="https://cdn.zeebiz.com/sites/default/files/Apr13___Iran_.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<h2><strong>Iran unwilling to give up nuclear ambitions: Trump </strong></h2>
<p>In his longer-than-usual Truth Social posts, Trump wrote: "I could go into great detail, and talk about much that has been gotten but, there is only one thing that matters — IRAN IS UNWILLING TO GIVE UP ITS NUCLEAR AMBITIONS!"</p>
<p>Earlier on Sunday, an American delegation led by Vice President JD Vance left Pakistan's capital, where talks with the Iranian side took place, after failing to strike a deal with the Middle Eastern country. </p>
<p>Trump did acknowledge that several talking points were resolved between both sides, but also pointed out that the primary objective that Iran shouldn't be allowed to acquire nuclear power was not decided.</p>
<p>"In many ways, the points that were agreed to are better than us continuing our Military Operations to conclusion, but all of those points don’t matter compared to allowing Nuclear Power to be in the hands of such volatile, difficult, unpredictable people," he wrote, describing Iran's nuclear ambition as the "single most important issue". </p>
<h2><strong>Iran will never have a nuclear weapon: Trump</strong></h2>
<p>He reiterated his firm position on the matter, saying: "IRAN WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON!"</p>
<p>Accusing Iran of "knowingly" failing to open the Strait of Hormuz as promised, Trump wrote that this has "caused anxiety, dislocation and pain" to many people and countries throughout. "They say they put mines in the water, even though all of their Navy, and most of their 'mine droppers', have been completely blown up," he claimed.</p>
<p>"As they promised, they better begin the process of getting this INTERNATIONAL WATERWAY OPEN AND FAST!" he wrote.</p>
<p>The POTUS lauded the Pakistani leadership for their efforts. "I have been fully debriefed by Vice President JD Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, on the meeting that took place in Islamabad through the kind and very competent leadership of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan," posted Trump.</p>
<h2><strong>Any Iranian who fires at us… will be blown to hell: Trump</strong></h2>
<p>Trump announced that the US Navy will start the process of "blockading any and all ships" trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz, effective immediately. </p>
<p>"THIS IS WORLD EXTORTION, and Leaders of Countries, especially the United States of America, will never be extorted. I have also instructed our Navy to seek and interdict every vessel in International Waters that has paid a toll to Iran. No one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage on the high seas," he said.</p>
<p>"We will also begin destroying the mines the Iranians laid in the Straits. Any Iranian who fires at us, or at peaceful vessels, will be BLOWN TO HELL! Iran knows, better than anyone, how to END this situation which has already devastated their Country. Their Navy is gone, their Air Force is gone, their Anti Aircraft and Radar are useless, Khomeini, and most of their “Leaders,” are dead, all because of their Nuclear ambition," he added.</p>
<p>"The blockade will begin shortly," he wrote, asserting that Iran will "not be allowed to profit off this Illegal Act of EXTORTION".</p>
<p>"They want money and, more importantly, they want Nuclear. Additionally and, at an appropriate moment, we are fully “LOCKED AND LOADED,” and our Military will finish up the little that is left of Iran!" wrote the POTUS. </p>


US President Donald Trump on Sunday accused Iran of failing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz despite assurances, claiming that Tehran violated international law and further damaged its credibility despite peace talks in Pakistan that stretched to more than 20 hours. In a series of posts on Truth Social, a platform owned by him, Trump categorically stated that the core dispute with Tehran remains unresolved, referring to Iran's nuclear ambitions. He said that the US Navy has been instructed to restrict vessels in the maritime region from paying “illegal tolls” to Iran. He also wrote that any Iranian force firing at American or any peaceful vessels in the strait "will be blown to hell". He mentioned that the US will start destroying the mines allegedly laid by Iranians in the Strait of Hormuz. Separately, Trump reportedly told a TV channel: "I don't care if they (Iranian negotiators) come back or not. If they don't come back, I'm fine." He war speaking on the failed talks with Iran.  Iran has no cards left to play: TrumpIn an interview to American news channel Fox News, Trump expressed confidence that Iran will return and "give us everything", asserting that Tehran has not left the negotiating table. He also said that the American team has been instructed clearly that "we want a full 100 per cent", "not 90 per cent or 95 per cent".Iran now has no cards left to play, the US president told the channel. US to start Hormuz blockade at 7:30 pm India timeThe US Central Command announced on X that its forces will begin implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on April 13 at 10 a.m. ET (7:30 pm in India), in accordance with the President’s proclamation. "The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. CENTCOM forces will not impede freedom of navigation for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports. Additional information will be provided to commercial mariners through a formal notice prior to the start of the blockade," noted the Central Command.  https://t.co/YAFhMBm7hA— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) April 12, 2026 Iranian President warns US Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian wrote: "If the United States abandons its coercive approach and respects Iran’s rights, pathways to reaching an agreement will certainly emerge.""I commend the members of the negotiating team, especially my dear brother Dr. Qalibaf," he wrote on X. Iran unwilling to give up nuclear ambitions: Trump In his longer-than-usual Truth Social posts, Trump wrote: "I could go into great detail, and talk about much that has been gotten but, there is only one thing that matters — IRAN IS UNWILLING TO GIVE UP ITS NUCLEAR AMBITIONS!"Earlier on Sunday, an American delegation led by Vice President JD Vance left Pakistan's capital, where talks with the Iranian side took place, after failing to strike a deal with the Middle Eastern country. Trump did acknowledge that several talking points were resolved between both sides, but also pointed out that the primary objective that Iran shouldn't be allowed to acquire nuclear power was not decided."In many ways, the points that were agreed to are better than us continuing our Military Operations to conclusion, but all of those points don’t matter compared to allowing Nuclear Power to be in the hands of such volatile, difficult, unpredictable people," he wrote, describing Iran's nuclear ambition as the "single most important issue". Iran will never have a nuclear weapon: TrumpHe reiterated his firm position on the matter, saying: "IRAN WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON!"Accusing Iran of "knowingly" failing to open the Strait of Hormuz as promised, Trump wrote that this has "caused anxiety, dislocation and pain" to many people and countries throughout. "They say they put mines in the water, even though all of their Navy, and most of their 'mine droppers', have been completely blown up," he claimed."As they promised, they better begin the process of getting this INTERNATIONAL WATERWAY OPEN AND FAST!" he wrote.The POTUS lauded the Pakistani leadership for their efforts. "I have been fully debriefed by Vice President JD Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, on the meeting that took place in Islamabad through the kind and very competent leadership of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan," posted Trump.Any Iranian who fires at us… will be blown to hell: TrumpTrump announced that the US Navy will start the process of "blockading any and all ships" trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz, effective immediately. "THIS IS WORLD EXTORTION, and Leaders of Countries, especially the United States of America, will never be extorted. I have also instructed our Navy to seek and interdict every vessel in International Waters that has paid a toll to Iran. No one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage on the high seas," he said."We will also begin destroying the mines the Iranians laid in the Straits. Any Iranian who fires at us, or at peaceful vessels, will be BLOWN TO HELL! Iran knows, better than anyone, how to END this situation which has already devastated their Country. Their Navy is gone, their Air Force is gone, their Anti Aircraft and Radar are useless, Khomeini, and most of their “Leaders,” are dead, all because of their Nuclear ambition," he added."The blockade will begin shortly," he wrote, asserting that Iran will "not be allowed to profit off this Illegal Act of EXTORTION"."They want money and, more importantly, they want Nuclear. Additionally and, at an appropriate moment, we are fully “LOCKED AND LOADED,” and our Military will finish up the little that is left of Iran!" wrote the POTUS. 

Donald Trump has announced that the US Navy will prevent ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Tehran of "extorting" them by charging illegal tolls.  

US set to begin Hormuz blockade after Iran peace talks fail; Pezeshkian says America should be respectful

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US President Donald Trump on Sunday accused Iran of failing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz despite assurances, claiming that Tehran violated international law and further damaged its credibility despite peace talks in Pakistan that stretched to more than 20 hours. In a series of posts on Truth Social, a platform owned by him, Trump categorically stated that the core dispute with Tehran remains unresolved, referring to Irans nuclear ambitions. He said that the US Navy has been instructed to restrict vessels in the maritime region from paying “illegal tolls” to Iran. He also wrote that any Iranian force firing at American or any peaceful vessels in the strait will be blown to hell.  He mentioned that the US will start destroying the mines allegedly laid by Iranians in the Strait of Hormuz.  Separately, Trump reportedly told a TV channel: I dont care if they (Iranian negotiators) come back or not. If they dont come back, Im fine. He war speaking on the failed talks with Iran.    Iran has no cards left to play: Trump In an interview to American news channel Fox News, Trump expressed confidence that Iran will return and give us everything, asserting that Tehran has not left the negotiating table.  He also said that the American team has been instructed clearly that we want a full 100 per cent, not 90 per cent or 95 per cent. Iran now has no cards left to play, the US president told the channel.  US to start Hormuz blockade at 7:30 pm India time The US Central Command announced on X that its forces will begin implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on April 13 at 10 a.m. ET (7:30 pm in India), in accordance with the President’s proclamation.   The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. CENTCOM forces will not impede freedom of navigation for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports. Additional information will be provided to commercial mariners through a formal notice prior to the start of the blockade, noted the Central Command.    https://t.co/YAFhMBm7hA — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) April 12, 2026   Iranian President warns US  Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian wrote: If the United States abandons its coercive approach and respects Iran’s rights, pathways to reaching an agreement will certainly emerge. I commend the members of the negotiating team, especially my dear brother Dr. Qalibaf, he wrote on X.  Iran unwilling to give up nuclear ambitions: Trump  In his longer-than-usual Truth Social posts, Trump wrote: I could go into great detail, and talk about much that has been gotten but, there is only one thing that matters — IRAN IS UNWILLING TO GIVE UP ITS NUCLEAR AMBITIONS! Earlier on Sunday, an American delegation led by Vice President JD Vance left Pakistans capital, where talks with the Iranian side took place, after failing to strike a deal with the Middle Eastern country.  Trump did acknowledge that several talking points were resolved between both sides, but also pointed out that the primary objective that Iran shouldnt be allowed to acquire nuclear power was not decided. In many ways, the points that were agreed to are better than us continuing our Military Operations to conclusion, but all of those points don’t matter compared to allowing Nuclear Power to be in the hands of such volatile, difficult, unpredictable people, he wrote, describing Irans nuclear ambition as the single most important issue.  Iran will never have a nuclear weapon: Trump He reiterated his firm position on the matter, saying: IRAN WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON! Accusing Iran of knowingly failing to open the Strait of Hormuz as promised, Trump wrote that this has caused anxiety, dislocation and pain to many people and countries throughout. They say they put mines in the water, even though all of their Navy, and most of their mine droppers, have been completely blown up, he claimed. As they promised, they better begin the process of getting this INTERNATIONAL WATERWAY OPEN AND FAST! he wrote. The POTUS lauded the Pakistani leadership for their efforts. I have been fully debriefed by Vice President JD Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, on the meeting that took place in Islamabad through the kind and very competent leadership of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, posted Trump. Any Iranian who fires at us… will be blown to hell: Trump Trump announced that the US Navy will start the process of blockading any and all ships trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz, effective immediately.  THIS IS WORLD EXTORTION, and Leaders of Countries, especially the United States of America, will never be extorted. I have also instructed our Navy to seek and interdict every vessel in International Waters that has paid a toll to Iran. No one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage on the high seas, he said. We will also begin destroying the mines the Iranians laid in the Straits. Any Iranian who fires at us, or at peaceful vessels, will be BLOWN TO HELL! Iran knows, better than anyone, how to END this situation which has already devastated their Country. Their Navy is gone, their Air Force is gone, their Anti Aircraft and Radar are useless, Khomeini, and most of their “Leaders,” are dead, all because of their Nuclear ambition, he added. The blockade will begin shortly, he wrote, asserting that Iran will not be allowed to profit off this Illegal Act of EXTORTION. They want money and, more importantly, they want Nuclear. Additionally and, at an appropriate moment, we are fully “LOCKED AND LOADED,” and our Military will finish up the little that is left of Iran! wrote the POTUS. 

Donald Trump has announced that the US Navy will prevent ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Tehran of extorting them by charging illegal tolls.  