Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz, intercept ships that paid Iran
Vice President JD Vance led the failed face-to-face negotiations with Iranian officials in Islamabad.

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TAP FOR WHYPresident Trump has ordered a U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to stop Iranian 'extortion' through shipping tolls. The move follows the failure of diplomatic talks led by Vice President JD Vance in Pakistan regarding Iran's nuclear program.
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13 OUTLETSOutlets across the spectrum highlight Vice President JD Vance’s role in the Islamabad negotiations, with NPR characterizing the 21-hour session as a "historic negotiation" despite the lack of a deal. In contrast, the BBC and MyJoyOnline frame the mission as a "failed attempt," while the Egypt Independent emphasizes Vance’s delivery of a "final offer" regarding Iranian nuclear concessions.
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