Trump calls Pope Leo ‘weak’ over Iran war comments; US to blockade Iranian ports
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US President Donald Trump has announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks with Iran ended without a deal. The move is expected to tighten global oil supply and has been criticized by the Kremlin, with oil prices already climbing above $100.
The US Navy will block shipping traffic in and out of Iran's ports, preventing roughly two million barrels of Iranian oil a day from entering the world's markets. The blockade is set to start at 3pm on Monday, Irish time. The US president has also criticized Pope Leo XIV, describing him as 'weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy'. The UK has reiterated its position that it will not be involved in any blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The move has sparked concerns over global markets and oil prices. The situation remains tense, with the fragile ceasefire between Iran and the US hanging in the balance.
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