Trump Orders Naval Blockade, Warns Iran Against Nuclear Ambitions
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The US has announced plans to commence a naval blockade of all Iranian ports, following the collapse of negotiations between Washington and Tehran. The move has escalated tensions, with Iran rejecting the US threat and warning of retaliation.
The US military will blockade Iranian ports starting Monday. The blockade will be enforced against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports. The US Central Command said the blockade would take effect at 1400 GMT on Monday. Iran has rejected the US move, with Speaker of Iran's parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf saying Tehran will not bow to threats. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil and gas shipments, remains at the center of the crisis. Global oil markets have reacted sharply to the escalation, with prices jumping by about eight per cent on Monday.
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