# Donald Trump’s threat to close the Strait of Hormuz to all Iranian shipping and to all vessels that have paid Tehran an illegally imposed toll for using the international sea passage.

*business · news · 2026-04-13 · The Independent*

## Key points

- Trump has threatened to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, targeting all Iranian shipping and toll-paying vessels.
- No American allies have agreed to participate in Trump's proposed blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
- China imports 80% of Iran's oil exports, making the US threat a direct strategic challenge to Beijing.
- Face-to-face US-Iran talks in Pakistan, led by JD Vance, failed to yield nuclear concessions from Iran.
- The UK and France are planning a defensive mission to protect the straits, excluding the US, Israel, and Iran.

**Countries:** United States, Iran, China, India, United Kingdom, France, Pakistan

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