‘We can’t let Iran blackmail the world,’ says Trump as US blockade of Hormuz starts
The US military began a blockade of ships leaving Iran’s ports yesterday, president Donald Trump said, and Tehran threatened to retaliate against ports of its Gulf neighbours after weekend talks on ending the war broke down.
- First Thing: US starts naval blockade of Iranian ports after deadline passes The Guardian —
- The Memo: Trump rolls the dice with blockade of Iran The Hill —
- US naval blockade begins as Trump vows will destroy Iran boats that approach France 24 —
- David Blair: Donald Trump’s ruthless blockade will lock the US into a war of attrition with a stubborn Iran Irish Independent —
- US begins Iran port blockade, oil prices ease on hopes for dialogue The Straits Times —