Live updates: U.S. says blockade has 'completely halted' Iran trade; Trump signals new talks soon
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The US has implemented a blockade on Iranian ports, halting all economic trade by sea, while President Trump signals new talks with Iran may resume soon. The conflict has resulted in over 3,000 deaths in Iran and displaced over 1 million people in Lebanon, with Israel continuing its assault against Tehran-backed Hezbollah.
The US military has fully implemented a blockade on Iranian ports, stopping all economic trade by sea. In the first 24 hours, American warships warned six vessels to turn around. Meanwhile, President Trump suggests new peace talks with Iran may resume soon. Israel and Lebanon have agreed to continue discussions after their first direct diplomatic talks in decades. The conflict has killed over 3,000 people in Iran and displaced over 1 million in Lebanon. Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Iran has the right to enrich uranium for civilian purposes. Three people were injured in Tehran by improvised explosive devices. Russia is prepared to increase energy supplies to China and other countries affected by the trade disruptions.
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