Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail
U.S. officials said the blockade could disrupt a waterway that carries about 20% of global oil shipments and push energy prices higher.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced the United States Navy would "immediately" begin blockading the Strait of Hormuz, instructing forces to destroy Iranian mines and interdict vessels paying tolls to Iran.
- Negotiations in Islamabad ended without agreement on Sunday as the United States and Iran failed to bridge core disputes over Iran's nuclear program, leaving the 14-day ceasefire in doubt.
- Responsible for transporting 20% of global oil, the Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint where the United States military transited two destroyers ahead of mine-clearing operations, a first since the war began.
- While Trump did not signal immediate resumption of full-scale warfare, he warned the military stands "LOCKED AND LOADED" and is ready to "finish up the little that is left of Iran" if interference occurs.
- Neither the United States nor Iran has indicated what follows the 14-day ceasefire's expiration on April 22, though Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated his country will attempt to facilitate new diplomatic dialogue.
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Iran latest: Trump says negotiations with Iran could restart; Israel-Lebanese meeting called 'productive'
The U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz went into effect on Monday morning, with President Donald Trump threatening to eliminate Iranian ships that try to run it.
Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz: The next phase in the Iran war
The blockade is an act of war and an act of international piracy. The World Socialist Web Site condemns this criminal action, directed against Iran and against the working class of the entire world.
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