U.S. President Trump Vows to Maintain Hormuz Strait Blockade

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on April 17 that the United States will continue its blockade of the Hormuz Strait until an agreement is reached with Iran. According to BlockBeats, this statement follows threats from Iranian officials who warned that if the U.S. Navy's blockade persists, Tehran will consider it a violation of the ceasefire agreement and may close the Hormuz Strait.