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Global markets slide as Donald Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockade

13 Apr 2026, 14:08 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)
Global markets slide as Donald Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockade
Credit: editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Global markets have been rattled after Donald Trump announced a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions following failed peace talks with Iran.