US military to begin blockade of Iran ports after talks fail to yield a deal
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The US military will begin a blockade of Iranian ports after talks failed to yield a deal, sparking fears of a wider regional conflict. The blockade, starting Monday, will be enforced against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas.
The US military will blockade Iranian ports starting Monday. This comes after weekend talks between the US and Iran failed to reach a deal. The talks, held in Islamabad, were the first direct meeting in over a decade. The US Central Command said the blockade will be enforced impartially against all vessels. The US Navy will also destroy mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Benchmark crude oil prices surged over 7% after the blockade announcement.
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