DAY ONE OF THE BLOCKADE: NASDAQ SURGES FOR 9TH STRAIGHT DAY AS IRAN’S THREATS FALL FLAT

By John DiMauro,

247Trumpnews.com

WASHINGTON (April 13, 2026) — The deadline has passed, the "Round 2" talks in Islamabad have collapsed, and the United States Navy has officially taken control of the world’s most dangerous chokepoint. As of 10:00 AM EDT today, the blockade of all Iranian ports is in full effect. While the leadership in Tehran is busy putting up billboards and screaming about "piracy," the U.S. military is already at work.

President Trump made the rules of engagement clear on Truth Social this morning, warning that any Iranian "fast attack" ships that even think about approaching our line will be "immediately eliminated."

We aren't playing games anymore. As the President told Maria Bartiromo this morning, the Navy is already bringing in "the latest and the greatest" sophisticated underwater minesweepers to clear out the junk the IRGC dropped in the water. We are clearing the path for the world, with or without Tehran's permission.

THE MARKET SPEAKS: THE BOTTOM IS IN?

While the liberal media predicted global collapse, the markets are actually exhaling. The "hysteria of the end of civilization" is officially in the rear-view mirror.

Today, the Mag 7 is rallying, and Bitcoin and Ethereum are holding their ground with iron-clad support. Investors see the end-game: a world where a nuclear-armed Iran is no longer a threat.

"The stock market, the Dow hit 50,000," Trump noted, suggesting that while gas prices might stay elevated for a moment, the long-term outlook is "lower." The American consumer is still spending, still working, and still showing the kind of willpower that defines this nation.

We are subject to headline news, and yes, an errant tweet can cause a ripple, but the underlying strength of the Trump economy is proving the doubters wrong again.

A NEW DAWN: THE CASE FOR REZA PAHLAVI

Diplomacy with the current regime is a dead end. They spent 21 hours in Islamabad refusing to sign a simple document ensuring they would never seek the "tools of annihilation." This regime is a cancer on par with Nazism, and you don't negotiate with cancer—you remove it.

The world is ready for a "Global Peace" on a massive scale, and that requires the destruction of the IRGC. Whether it comes from our metal or the will of the Iranian people from within, the change is coming. We should be looking at the exiled Crown Prince, Reza Pahlavi, as a possible legitimate candidate to lead a free Iran into the modern world.

We cannot allow China or Russia to rearm this dying beast; if their ships try to breach the blockade with weapons, they should be turned around immediately.

This is not said lightly: China is our enemy, they undermine our country at every turn and have for years, they must not be allowed to continue their passive aggressive nature any longer.

China must be dealt with like a foe; no more property ownership. No more stocks trading on our stock markets. this must stop. The American people need to call their congressman and make this point clear for all our sakes. We cannot continue to fund our own destruction.

THE BOTTOM LINE: President Trump cares about the American worker and the safety of our grandchildren. He will not let a nuclear-armed Iran hold our future hostage.

The mission is clear: No nuclear weapons. No maritime extortion. No murder of your own innocent civilians. No extortion and terrorizing your neighbors with missiles and drones.

Go USA. Stand Firm, Mr. President. Finish the Mission.