Trump Orders US Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz After Iran Peace Talks Fail

Trump announced a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian ports after peace talks ended without an agreement.

He posted that the US Navy will begin blockading any and all ships trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz.

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CENTCOM said the blockade would be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports.

Trump also said he instructed the Navy to seek and interdict every vessel that has paid a toll to Iran.

The announcement came after the US and Iran failed to reach agreement on six red-line issues.

Trump told Fox News the UK and a couple of other countries are sending mine sweepers, an assertion the British government denied.

The blockade announcement triggered immediate regional and international reactions.

Oman’s Foreign Minister urged that the ceasefire be extended and talks continue.

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Iran’s IRGC warned that any military vessels approaching the strait would be considered in violation of the ceasefire.

The UK government denied involvement in the blockade.

Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel.

Trump faced criticism at home from Democratic Senator Mark Warner.

The blockade came after peace talks in Islamabad ended without agreement.

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

The two countries failed to reach agreement on six red-line issues for the US.

Trump framed the blockade as a response to world extortion by Iran.

Trump sharply rebuked Pope Leo XIV, calling him WEAK on crime and terrible for Foreign Policy.

The pope had condemned Trump's threat to wipe out Iranian civilization as truly unacceptable.

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Trump told reporters, I don’t like it. I’m not a big fan of Pope Leo.

Trump also said he was fine if Iran does not return to negotiations.