Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz, intercept ships that paid Iran
President Trump announced a U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following failed nuclear talks with Iran.
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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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18 OUTLETSNPR and CBS News focus on Trump’s announcement of a Strait of Hormuz blockade, with CBS also reporting plans to intercept ships that paid Iran; Reuters reports experts’ view that the blockade will be a major military endeavor. The Daily Beast centers its coverage on Trump’s reported threat toward Iranian civilization, while Newsbusters defends his military strategy against criticism from media commentators and Democrats.
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