Trump orders naval blockade of Iran

Following 21 hours of inconclusive negotiations in Pakistan, President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. Navy to begin a total blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

The administration cited Iran's refusal to abandon its nuclear ambitions as the primary reason for the diplomatic failure, which now threatens a fragile two-week ceasefire.

Trump warned that any Iranian resistance would be met with overwhelming force, stating the military is 'locked and loaded' to finish the conflict.

Global energy markets are bracing for significant volatility as the blockade targets a chokepoint responsible for a large portion of the world's oil supply.