Trump says US to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz immediately - Reuters
Trump says US to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz immediately Reuters
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"US to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz immediately."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The bad news is that we have not reached an agreement, and I think that’s bad news for Iran much more than it’s bad news for the United States of America."
— JD Vance , Politician
"The U.S. has understood Iran’s logic and principles and it’s time for them to decide whether they can earn our trust or not."
— Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf , Politician
"IRAN IS UNWILLING TO GIVE UP ITS NUCLEAR AMBITIONS!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I urge that the ceasefire be extended and talks continue."
— Badr Albusaidi , Politician
"The United States to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz immediately."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Abbas Araqchi is an Iranian Foreign Minister.
Supreme Leader of Iran.
Badr Albusaidi is the Foreign Minister of Oman.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Ishaq Dar is the Foreign Minister of Pakistan.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf is an Iranian politician and the head of Iran's parliamentary speaker.
Zeev Elkin is an Israeli security cabinet minister.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxPX3I3U21xU29jUFBkX2loNlFCQ3NsaGhrMHByU2VCTGxuaVowU1JZVEUxNFBhempjenlHRFNOUlpNTml2cXItZGZxMGoyNzlDazhfbmN4d3ItN3otbDBqQkhKeTRwdk9FVTdlRVVJR1VYM1RSeU12MHJJRk1vMVVDRXA1NldxTzRULTJOd3JNZkxNOHJMYXh0OWVCNjU4cmo2?oc=5" target="_blank">Trump says US to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz immediately</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
President Trump declared that the U.S. Navy will immediately start blockading the Strait of Hormuz and interdict vessels that have paid tolls to Iran, after failed peace negotiations.
President Trump announced that the U.S. Navy will begin blockading the Strait of Hormuz and intercepting vessels that have paid tolls to Iran, following the collapse of peace talks with Iran.
President Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement, accusing Iran of 'extortion'.
Following the breakdown of U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks, President Trump announced a U.S. naval blockade on all Iranian ports, set to begin Monday.
President Trump announced that the U.S. would impose a naval blockade on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, following the collapse of peace negotiations held in Pakistan.
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