Iran issues dire warning about President Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade: ‘Forceful response’
By Ryan King
Published on April 12, 2026.
Iran has warned that military vessels approaching the Strait of Hormuz would violate the cease-fire and face a "strong and forceful response". This comes after President Trump announced a blockade on the critical oil chokepoint. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy responded by insisting it has full control of the Strait and remains open for non-military vessels. Despite Iran's threats, the US has claimed that two American Navy destroyers took down an Iranian drone.
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