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Trump Warns Iran: US Will "Immediately ELIMINATE" Ships Near Hormuz Blockade

The United States has begun enforcing a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Former President Donald Trump issued a stark warning that any Iranian naval vessels approaching the blockade would be "immediately ELIMINATED." This escalation follows the collapse of diplomatic talks over the weekend. Meanwhile, reports indicate two Pakistani-flagged oil tankers altered course away from the Strait, which Iran claims remains under the full management of its armed forces.

Key Points: US Enforces Hormuz Blockade, Trump Warns Iran

  • US enforces blockade on Iranian ports
  • Trump issues stark warning to Iran
  • Two Pakistani tankers alter route away from Hormuz
  • Strait is critical global oil transit chokepoint
  • Iran claims full management of Strait traffic
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Two Pak-flagged oil tankers turned back from Strait of Hormuz: Report

US begins blockade of Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz. Trump warns any Iranian ships approaching will be "immediately ELIMINATED."

"Warning: If any of these ships come anywhere close to our BLOCKADE, they will be immediately ELIMINATED - Donald Trump"

Islamabad, April 14

Two Pakistani-flagged oil tankers, named Khairpur and Shalamar, which were moving towards the Strait of Hormuz made a 180-degree turn and changed their route, local media reported on Tuesday.

The two oil tankers which were heading Eastward towards the Strait of Hormuz altered their route and headed West, turning back from the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, Pakistan's leading daily The News International reported, citing Iran's Fars news agency.

According to the report, traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains under the full management of Iran armed forces' and vessels can travel through the waterway after coordination with Iran and obtaining the necessary authorisation.

The Strait of Hormuz, which links the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, is one of the world's most critical oil transit routes, carrying nearly a fifth of global oil shipments.

US President Donald Trump on Monday warned Iran that any naval vessels approaching American ships enforcing a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz would be "immediately ELIMINATED," as tensions escalated following the collapse of peace talks.​

In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said that Iran's naval capabilities had been severely degraded.​

"Iran's Navy is lying at the bottom of the sea, completely obliterated - 158 ships," he wrote, while noting that Tehran still retains a limited number of "fast attack ships."​

"What we have not hit are their small number of, what they call, 'fast attack ships,' because we did not consider them much of a threat," Trump said.​

He issued a direct warning to Iran against challenging the U.S. blockade.​

"Warning: If any of these ships come anywhere close to our BLOCKADE, they will be immediately ELIMINATED, using the same system of kill that we use against the drug dealers on boats at Sea. It is quick and brutal," he added.​

The warning came as the US began enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports at 10 am ET Monday (7:30 am IST), targetting maritime access in the Strait of Hormuz after diplomatic efforts with Tehran broke down over the weekend.​

- IANS

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Sarah B
Trump's language is so aggressive. "Immediately eliminated"? This kind of rhetoric just escalates things. The Strait of Hormuz is vital for global oil, not just the US and Iran. The whole world suffers when there's instability there.
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Aditya G
Practical move by the Pakistani ships. Why sail into a potential warzone without clear permission? Safety first. This affects oil prices everywhere. Hope our government has contingency plans for our crude imports.
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Priyanka N
The article mentions the US blockade started at 7:30 am IST. This timing directly impacts Asian markets, including India. We rely on that route. This is more than a US-Iran issue; it's an economic threat to developing nations.
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Michael C
Respectfully, the reporting feels a bit one-sided, heavily quoting Trump and Iranian media. What's the perspective from the Pakistani government or the shipping companies? Were they denied authorization, or was it a precaution? More context needed.
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Kavya N
Geopolitical tensions affecting trade routes is bad news for everyone. Hope diplomacy prevails soon. In the meantime, petrol prices in India might see another hike if this continues. 😔

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