Trump says US blockade on Iranian ports has begun. Live updates
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The US has begun a military blockade of Iran's ports, with President Donald Trump stating that the US Navy will prevent ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The move has led to a surge in oil prices and a standstill in traffic through the crucial global trade route.
The US blockade of Iran's ports started at 10 a.m. ET. The US military will allow ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz if traveling between non-Iranian ports. Iran's armed forces accused the US of 'piracy'. The blockade follows marathon weekend talks that ended without a peace deal. Oil prices have climbed above $100 a barrel. Over 3,000 people have been killed in Iran since US-Israeli strikes began on February 28.
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