Donald Trump, President of the United States, announced via Truth Social on April 12, 2026, regarding the negotiations in Islamabad between the US and Iran, saying the meeting went well with consensus on many points. However, the most critical issue—nuclear—remained unresolved.
Trump revealed that the US Navy will immediately implement a “Blockade” to prevent any ship from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz. The US President stated that ultimately there should be a regime in which all ships can enter and exit, but Iran would not agree, claiming that there might be mines in the area—information only Iran possesses. He described this as global extortion, and that world leaders, especially the US, would not tolerate being extorted.
Additionally, Trump stated he has ordered the Navy to search and intercept any vessel in international waters that pays a fee to Iran. Those who pay such fees will not be allowed safe passage on the high seas.
At the same time, the US will begin destroying mines that Iran has laid in the Strait of Hormuz and warned that any Iranian who fires on the US or civilian ships will be met with retaliation.
The US leader further commented that Iran knows better than anyone how to end this situation, stating that this situation has already destroyed Iran, causing its navy, air force, air defense, and radar systems to collapse. He reiterated that the entire situation was the result of Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
He added that the blockade would commence shortly, and other countries would join, emphasizing that Iran will not be allowed to benefit from such illegal activities. He stressed that the US is militarily prepared and will thoroughly deal with what remains.
This development followed Vice President JD Vance’s statement that 21-hour peace talks with Iran had failed to reach a resolution. The negotiations were held in Islamabad, Pakistan, with Pakistan acting as mediator and host. This was part of a two-week temporary cease-fire agreement.
