Trump says Iran ‘choking like a stuffed pig’ on Strait of Hormuz blockade

Event Overview

Trump discusses extended Strait of Hormuz, Iran blockade with energy executives

Updated 3 days ago
The Hill
New York Post
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Summary

President Trump on Tuesday discussed extending the blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz and how to minimize the impact to consumers during a meeting with energy executives at the White House, a White House. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include The Hill, New York Post.

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Trump discusses extended Strait of Hormuz, Iran blockade with energy executives
The Hill
The Hill
Center
4/29/2026

Trump discusses extended Strait of Hormuz, Iran blockade with energy executives

President Trump on Tuesday discussed extending the blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz and how to minimize the impact to consumers during a meeting with energy executives at the White House, a White House official told The Hill. The development comes after the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

Trump says Iran ‘choking like a stuffed pig’ on Strait of Hormuz blockade
New York Post
New York Post
Lean Right
4/29/2026

Trump says Iran ‘choking like a stuffed pig’ on Strait of Hormuz blockade

WASHINGTON — President Trump claimed Wednesday that Iran was “choking like a stuffed pig” due to the US blockade of the Islamic Republic’s ports, which he indicated would remain in place until Tehran agreed to give up its pursuit of a nuclear weapon. “The blockade is somewhat more effective than the bombing. They are.