Trump announces Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran peace talks end

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President Trump announced Sunday that the US Navy will immediately blockade the Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan ended without agreement. Trump accused Iran of extortion and said the Navy will interdict ships that paid Iran tolls. He stated nuclear issues were unresolved. The strait, controlling one-fifth of global oil shipments, has seen reduced traffic since February fighting began.

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