Full U.S. Blockade of Ships Entering or Exiting Strait of Hormuz Will Begin Today at 10:00 A.M. ET

"I don't understand the blockade? Why is Trump doing this, isn't it going to harm him?"

Answer: The IRGC believes they are the only ones who can threaten with extortion, and Trump is showing them two can play this game.

He's playing by their own rules. pic.twitter.com/QOaxTchVE4

— 𝐍𝐢𝐨𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐠 🇮🇷 ✡︎ (@NiohBerg) April 12, 2026

The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is deeply damaging. Getting global shipping moving is vital to ease cost of living pressures.

The UK has convened more than 40 nations who share our aim to restore freedom of navigation.

This week the UK and France will co-host a…

— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) April 13, 2026

This is the most America First shit I’ve ever seen https://t.co/TSHOqbDY45

— The Drunk Republican (@DrunkRepub) April 12, 2026

Many don’t seem to understand this “blockade”.

Trump is NOT blocking the entire strait.

The only ships being blocked are ships attempting to leave/enter Iranian ports, namely oil exports. All other commercial ships will be free to pass.

Trump is squeezing Iran, and… https://t.co/vrCgBU3Zpz

— Clandestine (@WarClandestine) April 12, 2026

Here’s what drives people nuts on both sides: Trump is not the cartoon character. Not the genius his fans worship, not the idiot his critics need him to be.

He's just a stubborn, calculating guy who creates chaos the way a magician creates misdirection. While you’re distracted… pic.twitter.com/mc7KA6ynRb

— Jesús Enrique Rosas - The Body Language Guy (@Knesix) April 12, 2026

Misdirection is one part of the negotiation process. I think it might be reasonable to Trump is a genius at negotiation. 

AND THEN THERE'S THIS:

Trump’s Hormuz Trap Snaps Shut: Iran thought it could extort the world. Instead, Trump is turning a closed Strait into leverage, rising U.S. energy exports, and a global reordering.