US Central Command (CENTCOM) says American forces will begin implementing a blockade of maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on April 13 at 10 a.m. ET, following a proclamation by President Donald Trump.” “Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and chief negotiator has mocked the US plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, warning Americans they may soon long for today’s fuel prices.” “Enjoy the current pump figures. With the so-called ‘blockade’, soon you’ll be nostalgic for $4–$5 gas,” Ghalibaf wrote on X. Markets are very concerned. Turkey Is Threatening to Invade Lebanon Turkey’s president has strongly criticised Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating he is “blinded by blood and hate,” as one of his ministers dubbed him a “Hitler of our time”. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan also threatened to invade Israel due to its onslaught of Lebanon. The situation is very dangerous. The post Blockade Begins Tuesday; Erdogan Threatens Israel appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Iran warned Sunday that military vessels approaching the Strait of Hormuz would be a violation of the fragile cease-fire and face a “strong and forceful response.” This comes after President Trump said US ships would enter the Strait to clear mines and blockade the Strait. In a statement released through state-run media outlets, the IRGC said that military vessels will be subject to a “firm response” if they try to pass through the strait, which Iran has blocked since the U.S.–Iran war started in late February. “Permission to transit, in accordance with specific regulations, is granted exclusively to non-military vessels,” the IRGC said. The statement did not say whether this applied to just the U.S. military or to other countries. Trump announced plans earlier Sunday to stop “any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave” the waterway until there’s a point where all oil is allowed to go in and out without obstruction from Iran. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy stated it has “full control” of the Strait and that the waterway remains open for non-military vessels. “Contrary to the false claims of certain enemy officials, the Strait of Hormuz is open for the passage of non-military vessels under smart control and management, in accordance with specific regulations,” the naval forces said in a statement, according to two semi-official Iranian news agencies. Usually, when a strait is open, you see ships going through it. One or two Chinese, Pakistani, or Russian vessels hardly qualify. The post IRGC Warns of Forceful Response to US Blockade appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

President Donald Trump said the blockade will be similar to the blockade of Venezuela, but on a higher level. The President reviewed the accomplishments of the war and addressed the mines possibly in the strait. He said Space Force has eyes on them and knows they were a month away from having a nuclear weapon. As he said, they went after the Gulf nations, not just Israel. The post President Trump Explains the Blockade of Iran appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Iran’s mistakes were thinking they could convince the U.S. to give in on the uranium enrichment, and the Strait of Hormuz. TREY YINGST: No U.S. negotiators remain in Pakistan following 21 hours of talks. Iran still unwilling to make key concessions on enriched uranium and the Strait of Hormuz. pic.twitter.com/ErTRlFCS1S — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) April 12, 2026 Channel 14: Pezeshkian to Araghchi: “An economic disaster if there is no deal.” IRGC Commander Vahidi: “We haven’t even buried Khamenei, and Ghalibaf is shaking hands with those who killed him.” Breaking: Channel 14’s @DBalazada reveals behind-the-scenes quotes from the negotiations Pezeshkian to Araghchi: “An economic disaster if there is no deal.” IRGC Commander Vahidi: “We haven’t even buried Khamenei, and Ghalibaf is shaking hands with those who killed him.” pic.twitter.com/GNiMKgmPJH — Dr. Eli David (@DrEliDavid) April 12, 2026 Iran’s foreign minister said there were two or three issues they could not agree on. IRAN’S FM ON FAILED NEGOTIATIONS “ON A NUMBER OF ISSUES WE REACHED UNDERSTANDINGS.” “ON 2 OR 3 KEY ISSUES OUR POSITIONS REMAINED APART.” NEW POINTS WERE ADDED TO THE NEGOTIATIONS. ISSUES BECAME COMPLEX. TRUMP GAVE THEM A CHANCE AN…Show more https://t.co/1e1rwtC6nj pic.twitter.com/b13yU9GwDs — Money Ape (@TheMoneyApe) April 12, 2026 The post Behind the Scenes in Islamabad appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Iran’s Parliament Speaker, MB Ghalibaf, responded to President Trump’s blockade via Open Source Intel. Iran’s parliament speaker, one of the negotiators, responded to Trump’s naval blockade: “Americans must decide whether they are ready to earn Iran’s trust or not.” “Trump’s recent threats have no effect on the Iranian nation; we have proven it.” “We had very intensive, serious, and challenging talks… we presented strong initiatives that showed goodwill and led to progress.” “We do not trust the Americans… they must earn our trust, and that is difficult due to their past actions.” “The Iranian nation is advancing on its path and relies on its own capabilities.” “Our delegation was united, serious, and creative in defending Iran’s rights.” “These threats have no effect… this is not a slogan; the world has seen it.” “If America wants a way out, it must earn the trust of the Iranian nation.” “If you fight, we will fight, and if you come with logic, we will respond with logic.” Americans generally don’t trust the theocratic fascist regime in Iran because of its human rights record, and its role in terrorizing its people and neighboring countries. Iran insists the Strait is open, but errant mines cannot be found. The U.S. has entered the Strait, combing for mines. According to Seyed Hossein Mousavian, who was part of Iran’s diplomatic team, he told Al Jazeera that nobody expected any major outcome during the Islamabad talks, but it did offer a chance for direct negotiations, adding that the teams from both sides will continue to engage to resolve the pending issues. Iran-Israel War Live Updates: A Look At Key Sticking Points That Were Discussed During US-Iran Islamabad Talks Stopping uranium enrichment Removing enriched uranium from Iran Dismantling key nuclear facilities Deciding how much Iranian money will be unfrozen Reopening the Strait of Hormuz—with no toll A regional security deal, including ending support for groups The post Iran’s Response to the U.S. Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.