COMMENT | Not a day has passed since his announcement that he will blockade the Strait of Hormuz, but US President Donald Trump “Taco-ed” (Taco - Trump Always Chickens out) again - the blockade will not apply to those ships that are not leaving from or heading to Iranian ports.

Here’s what the US Central Command said: “US Central Command forces will begin implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on April 13 at 10am ET (Eastern Time), in accordance with the president’s proclamation.”

“The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the (Persian) Gulf and Gulf of Oman. Centcom forces will not impede freedom of...