US Navy Enforces Naval Blockade on Iranian Ports After Failed Pakistan Talks

The United States began enforcing a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime traffic on April 13.

The blockade covers ships entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas.

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President Trump defended the blockade, saying Iran is doing absolutely no business.

Trump claimed Iran had called this morning and they'd like to work a deal very badly.

The blockade was widely condemned as illegal.

The International Maritime Organisation said no country has the legal right to blockade the Strait of Hormuz.

European countries distanced themselves from the blockade.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK would not participate.

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The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Israel to end fighting in southern Lebanon.

Pakistan's former chief of general staff said the talks came inches away from a solution.

The main sticking point was Iran's refusal to give up its nuclear ambitions.

The blockade aimed to cut off Iran's oil revenue.

Iran exported 57.9 million barrels in March.

The price of Brent crude rose 7% to around $102 per barrel.

Analysts warned the blockade could trigger hyperinflation in Iran.

Residents of Tehran reported prices shooting up around 40% since the war began.

Trump threatened to sink any Iranian fast attack ships.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards vowed to introduce new methods of warfare.

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Israel launched a ground invasion of southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah rejected planned peace talks between Lebanon and Israel.

The blockade raised concerns about the safety of commercial shipping.