• Trump says Iranian navy ‘obliterated’, threatens to shoot at ships ‘anywhere close to blockade’; claims Iranian officials called him on Monday; reveals talks failed due to nuclear issue • US president says more countries to participate as Nato allies refuse to join Trump in blocking ports; Europeans to mull ‘defensive mission’ at conference • Iran says blockade akin to piracy, warns no port in Gulf will be secure • China urges parties to avoid escalation WASHINGTON/DUBAI: Despite a ceasefir...