The President's Daily Brief

April 13th, 2026: Trump Announces BLOCKADE Of Hormuz & China Arms Iran

April 13, 2026·25 min·4-min readnarrativenews
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The episode covers a high-stakes escalation in U.S.-Iran relations following failed diplomatic talks in Pakistan, resulting in President Trump ordering a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to counter Iranian control and mine-laying. Concurrently, new U.S. intelligence suggests Chin

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