US blocks Strait of Hormuz after Iran talks fail

President Trump orders immediate blockade of Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran talks in Pakistan collapsed without agreement. US Navy will stop all vessels from entering or leaving the critical oil shipping route and target ships that have paid Iran fees for safe passage. Military will also destroy mines placed by Iran in the waterway. Trump warned 'Any Iranian who fires at us, or at peaceful vessels, will be blown to hell!' Reports show Iran has been charging ships in Chinese yuan for approval and escort through the strait. As one of world's most vital shipping routes for oil, this escalation will impact global oil prices and could affect Nigeria's oil-dependent economy. Monitor oil markets for price fluctuations and potential supply chain disruptions. What impact will this have on Nigeria's oil exports and fuel prices?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/12/trump-orders-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-after-iran-talks-fail/