🚨 Updates as of the evening of 12/04/2026 indicate that the situation in the Middle East is extremely tense with statements and actual actions from the U.S. related to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
🔥 LATEST DEVELOPMENTS:
👊 Statement "Ready to act":
President Donald Trump affirmed that the U.S. will decisively address the issue of the Strait of Hormuz, with or without the cooperation of Iran. He stated that the top priority is to ensure that Iran never has nuclear weapons (accounting for 99% of the purpose of the agreement).
🚢 The U.S. Navy enters the strait :
On April 11, two guided missile destroyers, USS Frank E. Petersen and USS Michael Murphy, officially crossed the Strait of Hormuz. These are the first U.S. warships to undertake this route since the conflict erupted in late February.
⚔️ Operation "Clean Sweep" :
The U.S. military (CENTCOM) announced the start of a mine-clearing operation to establish a new safe maritime corridor. Mr. Trump even claimed on social media that all 28 Iranian mine-laying ships had been sunk.
❌ Stalemate in negotiations :
High-level talks in Islamabad (Pakistan) between Vice President JD Vance and the Iranian side ended early on April 12 without reaching a permanent ceasefire agreement. The two biggest points of contention are the control of the strait and Iran's uranium stockpile.
🛬 Drone incident :
A $200 million reconnaissance aircraft of the U.S. Navy (MQ-4C Triton) sent an emergency signal and disappeared from radar near the Strait of Hormuz on April 9-10, raising concerns about the possibility of being shot down or electronic interference.
⚠️ Warning for AE Trader :
The global financial and energy markets are experiencing significant volatility due to concerns over failed negotiations and direct military moves by the U.S. Navy at the world's "throat" of oil. The "closure" of the strait could shock oil prices tonight.