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NPR News: 04-12-2026 3PM EDT

April 12, 2026·4 min·2-min readnews briefnews
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  • President Trump imposes a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, barring all ships from entering or leaving.
  • The blockade prevents Iran from exporting oil or collecting tolls, but may increase global oil prices.
  • Trump warns any Iranian forces firing on U.S. or allied vessels wil

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President TrumpViktor OrbanPeter MagyarCarol QuillenEric McDaniel

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