Iran-US-Israel War News Live Updates: ‘Iran blackmailing world, won’t let that happen,’ Trump’s first comment after Hormuz blockade
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Iran US Israel War News Today Live Updates: Speaking to reporters after the US placed a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, President Donal Trump said that Iran is “really blackmailing the world,” and he won’t let that happen, the BBC reported. The US President added that Iranian leaders want to make a deal, and said he was called this morning “by the appropriate people” seeking an agreement. The US doesn’t use the Strait because it has its own oil and gas, Trump said, adding that ships are heading to the US to “load up” on American oil. The US Navy began its blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas at 7.30 pm IST.
US blockade of Strait of Hormuz: US President Donald Trump signalled a sharp escalation in the standoff with Iran, saying he is indifferent to the collapse of talks and ready to press ahead with military pressure, before Washington enforced a sweeping maritime blockade targeting Iranian-linked traffic from Monday. “I don’t care if they come back or not… I’m fine,” Trump said, reflecting a hardening stance after arriving at an impasse in talks with Iran a day earlier.
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Blockade threat and oil shock fears: The US military blocked vessels entering and exiting Iranian ports from 10:00 ET (14:00 GMT), though it insisted ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz to other destinations will not be impeded.
5 latest developments:
- US blockade begins: United States Central Command has enforced a blockade on Iranian ports and coastal areas, marking a major escalation.
- Iran issues warning: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says any military vessel approaching the Strait will be treated as a ceasefire violation and “dealt with severely”.
- Talks collapse blame game: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accuses Washington of “maximalism” and “shifting goalposts”, while Trump says Tehran refused to give up its nuclear ambitions.
- Oil prices surge: Crude prices climb back above $100 amid fears of disruption around the Hormuz chokepoint.
- Israel-Hezbollah flare-up: Israel Defense Forces bombard south Lebanon, with casualties reported in Maaroub and fresh clashes around Bint Jbeil.
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