U.S. military to block ships from Iran's ports after peace talks fail

The U.S. Central Command said the blockade would be "enforced impartially against vessels of all nations" from 10 a.m. EDT, following the breakdown of talks after 21 hours of negotiations.

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China says open Strait of Hormuz crucial for global interests as Trump threatens blockade

China is pushing a ceasefire in the Iran war as key to the Strait of Hormuz being open to international trade and energy, as US President Donald Trump announced a sweeping naval operation targeting the oil transit chokepoint. Guo Jiakun, a foreign ministry spokesman, said during a daily press briefing on Monday that the strait was an important channel for international trade in goods and energy, and that “maintaining its safety, stability and unimpeded passage serves the common interests of t...

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China urges restraint as Trump threatens to blockade Strait of Hormuz - The Straits Times

China urges restraint as Trump threatens to blockade Strait of Hormuz  The Straits Times

‘No port in Gulf will be safe’: Iran issues fresh warning over US Hormuz blockade plan

The spokesperson for Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said that maritime security in the region must be “collective”.

France, UK to work on 'peaceful mission' for Hormuz

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Iran threatens to retaliate against Gulf ports for US blockade

The U.S. military said it will begin a blockade of ships leaving Iran’s ports on Monday, and Tehran threatened to retaliate against ports of its Gulf neighbours, after weekend talks failed to reach a deal to end the war, leaving a ceasefire in jeopardy. Oil prices surged when trade reopened on Monday, with no sign […]

US president orders military blockade of Strait of Hormuz; Chinese FM says the way to resolve the issue of the Strait is to achieve a ceasefire, end hostilities - Global Times

US president orders military blockade of Strait of Hormuz; Chinese FM says the way to resolve the issue of the Strait is to achieve a ceasefire, end hostilities  Global Times

UK Refuses to Join Trump’s Blockade of Iran’s Ports

Britain has conveyed its decision not to join a US-led military blockade of Iranian ports. The post UK Refuses to Join Trump’s Blockade of Iran’s Ports appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Keyla Limones