US Begins Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz - April 2026

In a significant escalation, U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, effective April 13 at 10:00 A.M. ET, following the failure of peace talks with Iran. This move comes despite Trump's claims that a two-week ceasefire is holding. Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, has blamed the failure of recent peace talks with the US in Islamabad on maximalist demands and blockade threats from Washington. The ongoing Iran conflict is significantly disrupting Kenya's tea exports, causing substantial financial losses and highlighting the urgent need for trade diversification towards markets like China.

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US begins naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz – China Daily

In a significant escalation, U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, effective April 13 at 10:00 A.M. ET, following the failure of peace talks with Iran. This move comes despite Trump's claims that a two-week ceasefire is holding.