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Trump Warns Iran Navy Is 'Obliterated' and Vows to Eliminate Ships Near Hormuz Blockade
On April 13, 2026, former President Donald Trump issued a stark warning that the Iran navy is 'obliterated' and vowed to destroy ships near the Hormuz blockade. The United States announced it would begin a blockade on Iranian ports at 10 a.m. ET. The statements came amid heightened tensions in the region.
Trump declared that the Iran navy is 'obliterated' and that any ships near the Hormuz blockade will be 'immediately eliminated.' The remarks were made during a press briefing in Hormuz, Iran. Separately, Trump announced that the US would begin a blockade on ships at Iranian ports at 10 a.m. ET. The two statements were reported by the same outlet, Ynetnews, with no additional details provided.
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IndependentYnetApr 13, 11:00 AM
Trump warns Iran navy is 'obliterated,' vows ships near Hormuz blockade will be 'immediately eliminated' - YnetnewsTrump warns Iran navy is 'obliterated,' vows ships near Hormuz blockade will be 'immediately eliminated' Ynetnews
IndependentYnetApr 13, 11:00 AM
Trump says US to begin blockade on ships at Iranian ports at 10 a.m. ET - YnetnewsTrump says US to begin blockade on ships at Iranian ports at 10 a.m. ET Ynetnews