All maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has reportedly ceased after U.S. President Donald Trump declared a maritime blockade via social media. According to NS3.AI, information from British sources, as reported by CCTV News, indicated that the blockade had been in place for several hours. While traffic was still feasible on the 12th, at least two vessels attempting to exit the strait reversed course. Tanker traffic had seen a slight uptick on the 11th before declining on the 12th.