Trump Announces Strait Of Hormuz Naval Blockade After Iran Peace Talks Collapse
Key Takeaways
- Trump announces blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after Iran talks collapse.
- Peace talks in Islamabad between US and Iran collapsed.
- Vice President JD Vance led the U.S. negotiating delegation.
Peace Talks Collapse
After 21 hours of marathon negotiations in Islamabad, the United States and Iran failed to reach a peace agreement.
“Skip to main content Updated 23 hours ago - Politics & Policy Trump announces naval blockade on Iran after peace talks collapse Barak Ravid email (opens in new window) sms (opens in new window) facebook (opens in new window) twitter (opens in new window) linkedin (opens in new window) bluesky (opens in new window) Add Axios as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google”
Vice President JD Vance announced that they have chosen not to accept our terms.
The talks represented the highest-level face-to-face engagement since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said success depended on the U.S. accepting Iran's legitimate rights and interests.
Trump attended a UFC fight in Miami as the talks collapsed, drawing criticism from Democrats.
Strait of Hormuz Blockade
President Trump announced a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian ports.
CENTCOM said the blockade would begin at 10 a.m. ET on Monday.
Trump framed the blockade as a response to Iran's illegal toll system and extortion.
The announcement came after U.S. warships crossed the strait for the first time since the war began.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned that any U.S. warships approaching the strait would be considered in breach of the ceasefire.
Nuclear Program Standoff
The nuclear program remained the central impasse.
Trump declared that IRAN IS UNWILLING TO GIVE UP ITS NUCLEAR AMBITIONS.
The U.S. had demanded Iran end all uranium enrichment and dismantle enrichment facilities.
Iran's foreign ministry said the negotiations took place in an atmosphere of mistrust.
Trump told Fox News he was locked and loaded to finish the little that was left of Iran.
Global Economic Impact
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent energy prices soaring worldwide.
Three supertankers fully laden with oil passed through the strait on Saturday.
Australia's prime minister announced plans to secure fuel supplies.
The blockade announcement came as consumer fury continued to ripple worldwide.
Trump faced criticism for his incendiary, provocative, outrageous language.
More on Iran
US Navy Begins Naval Blockade of Iranian Ports in Strait of Hormuz
22 sources compared
Trump Attacks Pope Leo XIV Over Iran War Criticism, Claims Pope Owes Position To Him
43 sources compared
Turkey Accuses Netanyahu of Seeking to Declare It Israel’s New Enemy
13 sources compared
Trump Orders U.S. Naval Blockade on Iranian Ports, Threatens to Eliminate Approaching Ships
64 sources compared