Trump vows to blockade Strait of Hormuz after talks stumble

andyjohnson0 25 points 8 comments April 12, 2026
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andyjohnson0

Quote: "Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz," he said.

jqpabc123

So now the US is a "roque state" --- just like Iran. This is a direct violation of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which allows merchant ships “innocent passage” through a country’s territorial waters.

robthebrew

Could someone (like his doctor) finally admit the guy has dementia?

jacquesm

Another thread with a bit more life to it: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47739524

megamike

not directly related to this thread But check out the new price average New vehicles now sell for an average of nearly $50,000 https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/new-vehicles-now-sell-f...

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