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Academy SITREP – U.S. Announces Blockade of Strait of Hormuz

April 12, 2026
What has Happened: This morning, President Trump announced that the U.S. is imposing a naval blockade on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, several hours after peace talks in Pakistan ended without a deal. Trump noted the blockade will begin “shortly” and added that during the blockade U.S. forces will destroy the mines the Iranians laid in the Strait. The discussions with Iran ended last evening after the two sides could not find common ground on a number of key matters, including the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s development of nuclear technology. President Trump stressed that Iran’s continued nuclear weapons ... Academy SITREP – U.S. Announces Blockade of Strait of Hormuz

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