Handelsblatt Politik • April 13, 2026 09:12

Iran War: What exactly does the USA plan to do with its Hormuz blockade?

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Donald Trump hat angekündigt, dass die US-Marine den Verkehr von und zu iranischen Häfen ab Montagnachmittag blockieren will. Noch sind zahlreiche Fragen offen.

Story Timeline

Wed 14:35 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran war: Emirates apparently want to open the Strait of Hormuz by force - and are pushing for the war to continue

Thu 12:03 - n-tv Politik

“It would take forever”: Macron believes opening the Strait of Hormuz by force is unrealistic

Thu 13:46 - Tagesschau

Strait of Hormuz: Macron relies on talks with Iran

Thu 16:23 - Tagesschau

Around 40 countries are discussing opening the Strait of Hormuz

Fri 00:32 - Die Welt

“Immediately and unconditionally” – Around 40 states are calling for the Strait of Hormuz to be opened

Fri 12:59 - n-tv Politik

LNG tankers were also allowed through: more ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz again

Fri 13:02 - Die Welt

First European freighter passes through new route Strait of Hormuz

Fri 13:36 - Die Zeit Newsfeed

Iran War: French freighter passes Strait of Hormuz

Fri 19:44 - n-tv Politik

After loss of F-15 fighter jet: US ground attack aircraft crashes near the Strait of Hormuz

Sun 15:09 - n-tv Politik

Strait of Hormuz Conflict: Trump: “Open the damn road, you crazy bastards”

Mon 16:02 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran War: Iran rejects Trump's ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz

Mon 16:42 - Die Zeit Newsfeed

Iran War: Iran rejects ceasefire and wants an end to the war

Mon 18:53 - n-tv Politik

President criticizes Germany: Trump: Could wipe out Iran in one night

Tue 05:11 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran War – The situation: Iran mocks Trump as a “delusional” president with “baseless threats”

Tue 05:30 - n-tv Politik

Releasing armed force: UN Security Council votes on deployment in Strait of Hormuz

Tue 05:46 - Tagesschau

Market report: Oil prices continue to determine market events

Tue 06:11 - n-tv Politik

Dramatic escalation possible: Trump: "I'm not worried about war crimes"

Tue 08:03 - n-tv Politik

Attacks on rail network?: Iran should demand security guarantees and fees for Hormuz passage

Tue 08:28 - n-tv Politik

CDU foreign policy expert on Iran war: Hardt: Without a negotiated solution, the USA will end up in a “dead end”

Tue 12:05 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Top

War against Iran: Why Japan and South Korea won't help the USA

Tue 12:56 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Top

War in the Middle East: Trump threatens to wipe out an entire civilization

Tue 13:20 - n-tv Politik

Iran ultimatum ends soon: Trump threatens: "Entire civilization will perish tonight"

Tue 15:04 - Politico EU

Security update: Trump's ultimatum expires - is there a risk of escalation?

Tue 15:24 - SRF International

Trump's ultimatum expires - All or nothing on the Strait of Hormuz?

Tue 16:17 - n-tv Politik

After Trump's brutal threat: Iran is apparently cutting off direct channels with the USA

Tue 16:36 - Al-Monitor

Explainer-Can Iran charge fees for ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz?

Tue 18:28 - Fox News

Iran's UN ambassador takes swipe at Trump in final hours before Strait of Hormuz deadline

Wed 00:58 - n-tv Politik

Tehran wants to open the strait: USA and Iran agree on ceasefire for peace talks

Wed 01:00 - Al Jazeera English

Iran agrees to open Strait of Hormuz for two-week US ceasefire

Wed 03:34 - Middle East Eye

AP: Iran, Oman to charge fees for Hormuz passage under ceasefire

Wed 04:16 - Die Welt

US, Iran announce ceasefire - Strait of Hormuz reopens - all developments

Wed 04:18 - Die Welt

USA and Iran announce ceasefire - Strait of Hormuz reopens

Wed 04:39 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)

The US and Iran have concluded a two-week truce. Trump: Opening the Strait of Hormuz is a condition

Wed 07:41 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran war: Trump wants to suspend attacks, Iran announces opening of Hormuz - oil price collapses

Wed 08:39 - n-tv Politik

Ceasefire in the Middle East: ceasefire, Hormuz blockade, fuel prices - what is important for the agreement between Iran and the USA

Wed 09:01 - n-tv Politik

Securing the Strait of Hormuz: Stegner believes Bundeswehr deployment is conceivable - after the end of the war

Wed 11:00 - Tagesschau

Strait of Hormuz: Shipping companies remain cautious

Wed 12:26 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran war: NATO considers mission in the Strait of Hormuz

Wed 12:29 - Die Welt

With the Bundeswehr to Moscow

Wed 13:47 - n-tv Politik

Despite the ceasefire deal with Trump: Strait of Hormuz remains restricted for merchant ships

Wed 14:37 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran War: Tribute to Trump? NATO is considering naval deployment in the Strait of Hormuz

Wed 21:36 - Al-Monitor

Greek PM says tolls for ships to cross Hormuz would be unacceptable, a risk to freedom of navigation

Thu 01:42 - Tagesschau

Strait of Hormuz: No signs of an end to the blockade

Thu 08:56 - n-tv Politik

Alternative route recommended: Iran's navy warns of sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz

Thu 09:23 - Tagesschau

How can Germany help in the Strait of Hormuz?

Thu 09:26 - n-tv Politik

'No one would accept that': Europeans oppose 'unacceptable' toll on Strait of Hormuz

Thu 09:36 - Al-Monitor

Italy working to restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz, Meloni says

Thu 10:55 - Middle East Eye

Iran issues map to help ships avoid mines in Strait of Hormuz

Thu 12:10 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran War: A Million Dollars Per Passage? This is how Iran is playing poker for the Strait of Hormuz

Thu 12:39 - Middle East Eye

Nato briefed that Trump wants immediate commitments from allies to secure Hormuz

Thu 13:36 - Al-Monitor

NATO's Rutte told allies Trump wants Hormuz commitments within days, diplomats say

Thu 15:50 - Tagesschau

Strait of Hormuz: When can ships sail normally again?

Fri 04:54 - Tagesschau

Live blog: ++ Trump criticizes Iran over the Strait of Hormuz ++

Fri 06:54 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran War: Trump calls for a European naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz – and reminds us of Greenland

Fri 08:41 - Euronews

Trump issues NATO ultimatum to reopen Strait of Hormuz 'within days'

Fri 10:08 - Tagesschau

Strait of Hormuz: EU aims for more energy independence

Sat 02:34 - Die Welt

“We will open the Gulf with or without them” – Trump announces opening of the Strait of Hormuz

Sat 06:34 - Die Welt

US Vice President Vance arrives in Pakistan - Trump announces opening of the Strait of Hormuz

Sat 09:56 - n-tv Politik

How to clear the Strait of Hormuz?: US assessment: Iran does not know where the sea mines are

Sat 13:45 - Die Welt

“A favor for countries around the world” – USA says Trump is clearing the Strait of Hormuz

Sat 14:54 - n-tv Politik

Iran rejects claim: Trump: US begins demining Strait of Hormuz

Sat 14:54 - n-tv Politik

Iran rejects claim: Trump: US begins demining in Strait of Hormuz

Sat 18:13 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Politik

War in the Middle East: No agreement in peace negotiations - Vance: “Bad for Iran”

Sat 21:05 - Tagesschau

Strait of Hormuz in focus of war and conversations

Sun 02:07 - Tagesschau

US Vice President Vance: No agreement reached with Iran

Sun 05:11 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran War: USA and Iran end peace talks in Pakistan without result

Sun 08:12 - n-tv Politik

As long as there is no “reasonable” pact: Iran: The Strait of Hormuz remains closed

Sun 13:09 - n-tv Politik

After inconclusive negotiations: Trump announces blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

Sun 14:06 - Tagesschau

US President Trump announces blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

Sun 15:00 - Die Welt

Trump announces blockade of the Strait of Hormuz – and expects Iran to be willing to negotiate

Sun 15:42 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran war: Trump announces US blockade of Hormuz

Sun 19:38 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran War: Trump announces Hormuz blockade by the USA – starting on Monday

Sun 23:47 - n-tv Politik

Only Iranian ports affected: US military wants to start Hormuz blockade today

Mon 02:11 - France 24

Middle East war live: Trump announces blockade of Strait of Hormuz on Monday

Mon 03:30 - Die Welt

USA wants to block the Strait of Hormuz from Monday - oil prices rise

Mon 04:34 - Die Welt

“Discussions about how long we can keep this up” – USA wants to block Strait of Hormuz

Mon 05:46 - Tagesschau

Strait of Hormuz: What's behind Trump's naval blockade?

Mon 06:16 - Die Welt

“I am skeptical that the Iranian regime will subordinate itself to the USA”

Mon 06:38 - Tagesschau

Market report: US naval blockade makes investors nervous

Mon 07:35 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Top

War in the Middle East: US naval blockade to begin in the afternoon - Iran speaks of an “act of piracy”

Mon 07:46 - Die Welt

Iran's navy chief calls Trump's threat "ridiculous" - blockade is "act of piracy"

Mon 09:10 - SRF International