US President Donald Trump announced the immediate start of a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after the failure of negotiations between the US and Iran on Tehran's nuclear program. This was reported by UNN with reference to the politician's post, which he made on April 12 on his Truth social media page.
Details
Trump stated that the US Navy would immediately begin a blockade of the strait. He also noted that the United States would intercept all vessels in international waters that paid Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
The American leader announced his decision after the conclusion of fruitless negotiations between the American and Iranian delegations in Islamabad.
One of the key reasons for the breakdown of negotiations remained disagreements over Iran's nuclear program.
Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz: context
As early as April 9, Trump stated that Iran should not charge tankers for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. And on April 10, he said that the US intended to "quite soon" ensure the opening of this route for shipping.
The day before, on April 11, Reuters also reported that American forces had begun preparations for demining the strait's waters, and two American warships had already passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
And on April 12, in contrast, the head of the UAE national oil company ADNOC, Sultan al-Jaber, stated that the Strait of Hormuz does not belong to Iran and cannot be legally closed or restricted by it.
Why the Strait of Hormuz is important
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the key routes for global energy. A significant portion of global oil supplies passes through it, so the announcement of a blockade could have serious consequences for the international energy market and the security of navigation in the region.
Recall
At recent negotiations between the US and Iran in Pakistan, the issue of control over the Strait of Hormuz reached a deadlock. Iran demands sole control over the Strait of Hormuz and the right to charge fees.