President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States is moving forward with a sweeping naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, outlining an “all in and all out” approach aimed at cutting off Iran’s ability to profit from oil shipments, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

During an appearance on “Sunday Morning Futures” with Maria Bartiromo, Trump described the strategy as a complete enforcement effort that would apply broadly, without exceptions for allies or trading partners.

The remarks come as tensions escalate following failed negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program and regional activity.

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“Mr. President, you’re saying that we will begin the process of blockading any and all ships trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz. And at some point, we will reach an all being allowed to go in and all being allowed to go out basis. So tell us what you’re trying to accomplish with this blockade, sir,” Bartiromo asked.

“All out—yep. It’s called ‘all in and all out.’ There’ll be a time when we’ll have them all come in, and all come out, but it won’t be a percentage. It won’t be a friend of yours, like a country that’s your ally or a country that’s your friend. It’s all or nothing. And that’ll be—that won’t be in too long a distance,” Trump said.

The president added that the United States is positioning naval assets in the region as part of the operation.

“No, we’re just bringing the ships up. We got a lot of ships, so we’re bringing them up. We think that numerous countries are going to be helping us with this also, but we’re putting on a complete blockade,” he said.

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Trump also explained the goal of restricting Iran’s oil revenue.

“We’re not going to let Iran make money on selling oil to people that they like and not people that they don’t like, or whatever it is. It’s going to be all or none, and that’s the way it is.”

He pointed to previous U.S. actions in Venezuela as a model for the current strategy. “And it’ll be—you saw what we did with Venezuela. It’ll be something very similar to that, but at a higher level.”

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There it is!! "It's going to be all or none. And that's the way it is. You saw what we did with Venezuela. It'll be something very similar to that, but at a higher level."… pic.twitter.com/GUjtzXsAD8 — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) April 12, 2026

The blockade follows the collapse of diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran, with the administration citing Tehran’s refusal to meet key demands, including limits on its nuclear program.

U.S. officials have indicated that the operation will involve intercepting vessels tied to Iranian ports and enforcing maritime restrictions in the strategic waterway.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most critical global shipping routes, handling a significant portion of the world’s oil supply.

The move to block maritime traffic connected to Iran is expected to have wide-ranging economic and geopolitical implications, with global markets already reacting to the developments.

Administration officials have also signaled that the blockade is intended to counter what the president has described as Iran’s efforts to control or restrict access to the waterway and impose costs on international shipping.

International reaction has been mixed, with some allies expressing concern about the potential impact on global stability and energy markets.

European officials have emphasized the importance of maintaining open navigation through the strait while monitoring the situation closely.

The operation is expected to involve significant U.S. military resources and could develop into a prolonged effort depending on Iran’s response and broader regional conditions.

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