Trump Orders U.S. Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz After Iran Talks Fail

President Trump announced a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks with Iran ended without an agreement.

Trump declared that the United States Navy will begin blockading any and all ships trying to enter or leave the strait.

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The announcement came hours after marathon negotiations between Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials failed to produce a deal.

Trump said the blockade would seek and interdict every vessel that has paid a toll to Iran.

The move escalates the conflict by directly challenging Iran's control of a critical global oil chokepoint.

Trump warned any Iranian who fires at us will be blown to hell.

The blockade announcement came after 21 hours of talks brokered by Pakistan.

Vice President Vance said the Iranians have chosen not to accept our terms.

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Iran's parliament speaker said the U.S. was unable to gain the trust of the Iranian delegation.

Key sticking points included Iran's demand to control the Strait of Hormuz and its refusal to give up its enriched uranium stockpile.

Trump claimed most points were agreed to but the nuclear issue was the only point that really mattered.

The deadlock puts the two-week ceasefire in limbo.

The Strait of Hormuz carries about a fifth of the world's oil.

Its closure sent prices soaring by more than 50 percent during the conflict.

Trump downplayed the economic effects, saying prices could be a little bit higher or around the same.

The blockade raises questions about the legal and practical challenges of enforcement.

Trump said other countries would participate in the blockade.

The UK is among those sending minesweepers to help clear the strait.

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Iranian officials said they were open to continuing dialogue.

The Kremlin said Putin had emphasized his readiness to help bring about a diplomatic settlement.

Senator Mark Warner questioned the logic of the blockade strategy.

Military analysts warn that enforcing a naval blockade would be extraordinarily difficult.

Iran operates two naval forces: the regular navy and the IRGC.

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The geography of the strait favors Iran's asymmetric tactics.

Naval mines are among Iran's most effective tools and hardest to counter.

Legal scholars warn that destroying civilian infrastructure would likely amount to war crimes.