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US Navy to blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran talks fail, Trump announces

President Donald Trump announced that the United States Navy will impose a blockade on ships entering and leaving the Strait of Hormuz. This decision follows the failure of US-Iran talks in Islamabad, which concluded without a deal. Trump accused Iran of not honoring commitments to ensure safe passage through the strait and refusing to abandon its nuclear ambitions. US forces will also clear sea mines and interdict vessels suspected of paying "illegal tolls" to Iran. Trump stated that Iran's unwillingness to give up its nuclear ambitions was the primary sticking point in the negotiations. He warned that any attacks on US forces or commercial vessels would be met with severe retaliation. The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global energy corridor, has been largely blocked by Iran since February 28, leading to increased energy prices worldwide.