Trump will begin blockade of Strait of Hormuz within hours as Iran warns US will soon be 'nostalgic for $4–$5 gas'

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  • Source: Daily Mail
  • 04/13/2026

Donald Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will begin at 10 am Monday, as Iran warned that Americans should be prepared for gas prices to get even higher.

Trump announced the move via Truth Social on Sunday, saying the naval assets would 'begin the process of blockading any all ships trying to enter' the Strait.

US Central Command confirmed the blockade of 'all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports' will start on Monday at 10am ET.

'All mariners are advised to... contact U.S. naval forces on bridge-to-bridge channel 16 when operating in the Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz approaches,' CENTCOM said in a statement.

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