Peace talks on Iran war fail; Trump orders blockade of Strait of Hormuz
President Trump ordered an immediate blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks with Iran collapsed.
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President Trump ordered an immediate blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks with Iran collapsed.
President Trump ordered a Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following the failure of peace talks with Iran in Pakistan, escalating tensions in a seven-week-old conflict.
Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman
NPR 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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