--- title: "Iran war updates: Trump says US to block Hormuz, IRGC insists strait open" description: "U.S. and Iran. In response, U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a naval blockade, while Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)" author: "Ravi Vishwakarma" published: 2026-04-12 updated: 2026-04-12 canonical: https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/88492/iran-war-updates-trump-says-us-to-block-hormuz-irgc-insists-strait-open category: "international" tags: ["politics", "world war ii", "international"] reading_time: 2 minutes --- # Iran war updates: Trump says US to block Hormuz, IRGC insists strait open As of April 13, 2026, [tensions in the Middle](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/113774/how-might-current-geopolitical-tensions-in-the-middle-east-affect-global-energy-markets-this-year) East have surged following the collapse of peace talks in Islamabad between the U.S. and [Iran](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/03shp&q=Iran+war+updates:+Trump+says+US+to+block+Hormuz,+IRGC+insists+strait+open). In response, U.S. President [Donald Trump](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqt90&q=Iran+war+updates:+Trump+says+US+to+block+Hormuz,+IRGC+insists+strait+open) has ordered a naval blockade, while Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) continues to claim [operational](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94144/how-many-days-was-chandrayaan-1-operational) control over the [Strait of Hormuz](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/88520/donald-trump-sends-warships-to-break-iran-s-strait-of-hormuz-blockade). ## U.S. Blockade and Military Action - **Official Start**: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the blockade would begin today, April 13, at **10:00 AM ET (14:00 GMT)**. - **Targeted Traffic**: The blockade is "impartially" enforced against all vessels entering or exiting **Iranian ports**. - **[Exceptions](https://www.mindstick.com/interview/22871/define-predifined-generic-exceptions)**: CENTCOM clarified that ships transiting to and from **non-Iranian ports** (such as those belonging to U.S. Gulf allies) will not be impeded. - **Reasoning**: Trump cited Iran's refusal to abandon its nuclear ambitions and its attempt to collect "illegal tolls" from passing vessels as primary reasons for the escalation. - **Mine Clearing**: The U.S. Navy has also begun de-mining operations in the strait to ensure safe passage for allied shipping. ## Iran's Response and Counter-Threats - **IRGC Warning**: The IRGC declared that any military vessel approaching the Strait of Hormuz would be considered in violation of the current ceasefire and would be **"dealt with severely"**. - **Control Claims**: Iranian officials insist the strait is under their "[intelligent](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/1755/top-9-most-intelligent-indians-who-inspired-us) control" and remain defiant, with the IRGC warning that any "wrong move" will trap enemies in a **"deadly vortex"**. - **Ceasefire Status**: While a fragile 15-day ceasefire is technically meant to last until April 22, both sides now view it as highly volatile following the failed Islamabad negotiations. ## Global and Economic Impact - **[Oil Prices](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/81384/indian-economy-confronting-problematic-oil-prices)**: [Global markets](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/114422/what-s-driving-the-rise-of-decentralized-finance-defi-in-global-markets) reacted sharply, with Brent crude futures jumping nearly 8% to cross **$100 per barrel**. - **Shipping Disruptions**: Oil tankers are reportedly steering clear of the area ahead of the 14:00 GMT blockade deadline. - **Diplomatic Fallout**: Iranian [Foreign Minister](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/98469/who-is-the-world-s-best-foreign-minister-and-why) Abbas Araghchi accused the U.S. of "shifting goalposts" and "maximalism" during the failed negotiations. --- Original Source: https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/88492/iran-war-updates-trump-says-us-to-block-hormuz-irgc-insists-strait-open Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.