Trump mulls new ‘limited strikes’ on Iran as looming naval blockade sends oil above $100 | 13 April 2026 | President Donald Trump has not ruled out resuming “limited” strikes against Iran after ordering a naval blockade and threatening to deny “safe passage” to any ships that have complied with Tehran’s fees and rules for transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. president could also resume a “full-fledged bombing campaign,” though officials told the Wall Street Journal that option was “less likely.” Global oil prices have surged above $100 after the U.S. Department of War announced that American forces will begin enforcing a blockade on all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports from 10 am ET (2 pm GMT) on April 13. The move falls short of Trump’s original threat to block “any and all” ships trying to enter or leave the strait.