U.S. Vows Blockade of Iranian Ports After Failed Peace Talks
Following the collapse of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, President Trump has announced plans to blockade the Strait of Hormuz in a major escalation of tensions.
The United States has vowed to blockade Iranian ports after peace talks between the two nations collapsed over the weekend, according to President Donald Trump. In a statement on Sunday, the President said that the U.S. would move to blockade the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime chokepoint for global oil shipments, in response to the failed negotiations.
The abrupt breakdown of the talks marks a significant escalation of tensions between Washington and Tehran, which have been on a collision course for months. The Trump administration has pursued a maximum pressure campaign of harsh economic sanctions against Iran, while Iran has responded with a series of attacks on oil tankers and other regional provocations.
Source: NPR
