Trump Orders Strait of Hormuz blockade

ISLAMABAD (AP) — President Donald Trump says the U.S. Navy will immediately start a blockade to stop ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz. This decision follows failed U.S.-Iran peace talks in Pakistan. Trump aims to control the waterway, which is crucial for global oil supplies, to weaken Iran’s economic leverage. He instructed the Navy to intercept vessels paying tolls to Iran. The talks ended after 21 hours, leaving a two-week ceasefire in doubt. U.S. officials blame Iran’s nuclear ambitions for the breakdown, while Iran accuses the U.S. of overreach. Both sides remain firm in their positions.