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We can't let Iran blackmail the world: Donald Trump

April 13, 2026

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that the US Navy has begun blockading Iranian ports. He also told reporters that Iran called and wants to make deal "very badly." DW speaks to Middle East expert Daniel Gerlach.

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Donald Trump has just announced that the US Navy has begun blockading Iranian ports. The US President ​warned ​that ‌Iranian ships ‌that come ‌close ​to American warships ​will ​be "immediately ‌eliminated." In response, Iran has threatened retaliation against ports of its Gulf neighbors. The escalating threats have unsettled oil markets, renewing concerns over global energy supplies.

DW speaks to Middle East expert and editor-in-chief of Zenith magazine Daniel Gerlach.