Trump Orders Hormuz Blockade After Iran Talks Fail | World

US President Donald Trump announced a sweeping naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after nearly 20 hours of Pakistan-mediated talks with Iranian representatives failed to resolve a dispute over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. In posts on Truth Social, he said most points were agreed but accused Iran of refusing to give up its program and reneging on assurances to keep the waterway open, alleging mines had deterred shipping and citing uncertainty over maritime safety. Trump said the US Navy will interdict vessels paying Iran and clear mines, vowing harsh retaliation, and praised Pakistani facilitation of the talks.