Trump Orders U.S. Navy Blockade of Iranian Ports After Failed Ceasefire Talks

President Trump ordered the U.S. Navy to blockade all Iranian ports starting Monday at 10 a.m. ET.

“The domino effect of a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz Trita Parsi, executive VP of the Quincy Institute, analyzes the US-Iran conflict's impact on oil markets and the world economy in general”

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CENTCOM said the blockade would be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations but would allow ships traveling between non-Iranian ports to transit the strait.

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Trump had threatened to blockade the entire strait, a waterway through which 20% of global oil transited before fighting began.

The announcement sent oil prices surging: U.S. crude rose 8% to $104.24 a barrel, and Brent crude rose 7% to $102.29.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard said the strait remained under Iran's full control and military vessels would get a forceful response.

Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel.

More than 600 ships were stuck in the region, including 154 laden with oil.

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Asian markets fell, with Japan's Nikkei 225 dropping 0.68%.

U.S. stock futures slid sharply, with Dow futures falling 479 points.

The near halt in tanker traffic led to severe energy shortages in countries that rely on Persian Gulf supply.

The blockade came after 21 hours of talks in Pakistan.

Vice President JD Vance said the negotiations failed because Iran would not provide an affirmative commitment that they will not seek a nuclear weapon.

Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said it was time for the United States to decide whether it can gain our trust or not.

Trump extended his feud with Pope Leo XIV, calling the pontiff terrible for foreign policy.

The White House said all options were on the table.

The UK government said it was urgently working with France and other partners to put together a wide coalition.

Iran's parliamentary speaker mocked Trump over gas prices.

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The crisis was already impacting domestic politics in the U.S.

Analysts warned that the blockade could further rattle global energy markets.

The European Union urged further diplomatic efforts.