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Posted on 04/12/2026 6:39:18 AM PDT by V_TWIN
President Donald Trump announced a U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday.
Trump made the announcement in a post on his Truth Social account, blaming the failure to reach a deal with Iran during talks in Pakistan this weekend.
"So, there you have it, the meeting went well, most points were agreed to, but the only point that really mattered, NUCLEAR, was not. 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," Trump wrote.
"At some point, we will reach an 'ALL BEING ALLOWED TO GO IN, ALL BEING ALLOWED TO GO OUT' basis, but Iran has not allowed that to happen by merely saying, 'There may be a mine out there somewhere,' that nobody knows about but them. THIS IS WORLD EXTORTION, and Leaders of Countries, especially the United States of America, will never be extorted," Trump continued.
"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. We will also begin destroying the mines the Iranians laid in the Straits. "The Blockade will begin shortly. Other Countries will be involved with this Blockade. 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!" he added.
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Stop being retarded. If the GOP just passes the SAVE act its game over . This wont sink the GOP, Trump wont….the GOP will sink the GOP
I think his moniker says it all. He is a rino.
Problem is this doesn’t solve Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
You want a “Truth”? Here’s a truth… I paid 96 dollars to fill my pickup yesterday. That was with the cheapest gasoline, not premium.
Instant gratification is the desire for immediate satisfaction or pleasure without delay, often leading to impulsive behaviors and short-term rewards at the expense of long-term benefits.
> 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,
Not the Bee.
Your inner “John F’n” is showing.
On a historic note Islam was all but beaten, a shadow of its former power . Oil profits brought it back and now that money is making its way to the USA instead!
Wow, talk about eating Iran’s lunch. It would be a total humiliation of the IRGC for the United States to take control of the Strait. Also a strong signal to the Iranian people that the IRGC is losing its grip.
But it gives Iranians a vacation while our Navy does the work for them.
The IRGC is still in charge of Iran.
Without an Iran regime change, nothing will change.
Actually we should destroy one port. Let them sit with that for a while. Then pick another one. And then another one. After a while they will get the message.
I’m happy got those oil companies that are going to make a killing selling US oil to the world as the new inflated price. And I’ll never see a penny of it. People like Lutnick will.
Meanwhile, I’ll pay 100 bucks a fill up and 20 dollars a pound for steak.
None of this is good for the US economy. He lied and got played by Netanyahoo, and he can’t get out now so he keeps doubling down. Hood buddies told him it was going to be like Venezuela.
People keep saying how critical this is. But his projects are coming to a screeching halt if he loses the midterms. And with his stupid moves and doing absolutely nothing for normal Americans…that is where he’s headed. God pray that he wakes up.
When he was much younger Trump said “I would take out Kharg island”. Now much wiser says “Nobody in or out of the whole damn gulf.
You want oil, USA is open for business.
Ouch!
Well, this isn’t going to change the regime.
We’ve proven we can whack-a-mole their nuclear program whenever we want.
We should be destroying their proxies.
Our continued bombing isn’t going to achieve anything. A blockade won’t achieve much except driving inflation crazy in the world.
Sometimes you declare victory. Threaten them worse next time. And get on your way.
None of this is good for the US economy. He lied and got played by Netanyahoo, and he can’t get out now so he keeps doubling down. Hood buddies told him it was going to be like Venezuela.
The game is still in play, there are many aspects to a complicated situation, but you have inside information.
I think 7,000,000 barrels a day across S.A. might be a game changer.
“Your gas bill is more important than the safety of the world.”
Effing A right… I am indeed worried more about the economy of my family that neocon projects. Especially since the world was fine until Bibi convinced Trump to do this regime change war on behalf of Israeli geopolitical goals. Bibi has the Epstein files…. Including the ones we don’t get to see.
We were never in any danger. This ginned up war is going to put the democrats in power and then the goal is 6 dollar gasoline forever. Trump is being played.
I bet he still thinks he deserves the peace prize!
You don’t have a retirement account?
Take out the Iranian refineries, Ukrainian style.
That would eliminate domestic revenue, forcing Iran to have to export more oil. China would be happy with that.
Also, persons in a car after a month or so would probably be connected, making them easily identified targets.
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