Day 45 of Middle East conflict - US Navy starts blockade on Iranian ports
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The US Navy has started a blockade on Iranian ports in response to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with Vice President JD Vance accusing Iran of 'economic terrorism'. The US and Iran are still in communication, with talks ongoing for a potential second in-person meeting.
The US Navy has initiated a blockade on Iranian ports, over 12 hours after President Donald Trump threatened Iranian ships. Vice President JD Vance defended the blockade as an equal response to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, calling it 'economic terrorism'. The US and Iran remain in communication, with discussions ongoing for a potential second in-person meeting following failed peace talks in Pakistan. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will participate in direct talks between Israel and Lebanon on Tuesday. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov of the 'dangerous consequences' of US actions in the Persian Gulf. The situation remains tense, with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vowing to retaliate against the US blockade.
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