Trump vows to blockade Strait of Hormuz after talks stumble
andyjohnson0
25 points
8 comments
April 12, 2026
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Discussion Highlights (5 comments)
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
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