US Imposes Naval Blockade on Iranian Ports After Failed Pakistan Peace Talks

The United States imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports less than a day after peace talks broke down.

The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports.

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The 21-hour marathon negotiations between Vice President Vance and Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi ended without agreement.

Araghchi said the two sides were inches away from a deal but were met with maximalism and shifting goalposts.

Trump threatened to resume strikes if a naval blockade doesn't make Iran change course.

The main gaps in the talks focused on the nuclear issue.

The United States asked Iran for a 20-year suspension of uranium enrichment.

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Iran said it would agree to up to five years, which Trump rejected.

The IAEA estimated Iran has nearly 1,000 pounds of highly enriched uranium, enough for 11 nuclear weapons.

Araghchi said the United States and Iran are more serious than ever in seeking a diplomatic solution.

Pakistani, Egyptian and Turkish mediators continued talks with the U.S. and Iran.

Vance left the door open for future talks, saying the ball is in Iran’s court.

Trump named Pakistan as the most likely venue for holding the second round of negotiations.

The International Energy Agency sharply revised its forecasts for global oil demand.

Resuming the flow of supplies through the Strait of Hormuz remains the single most important variable.