Iran threatens ports in Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman after US military's blockade announcement

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The US military began enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports Monday, targeting vessels entering or departing Iranian coastal areas in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. Iran threatened regional port security in response. The blockade followed failed ceasefire negotiations in Pakistan over Iran's nuclear program. Oil prices surged, with US crude rising eight percent to $104.24 per barrel and Brent crude increasing seven percent to $102.29.

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