Trump orders blockade of Hormuz

Following the failure of 21 hours of high-level talks in Islamabad, President Donald Trump directed the U.S. military to blockade all maritime traffic entering or exiting Iranian ports.

The U.S. Central Command confirmed the operation will begin Monday, though it will allow transit for vessels traveling to non-Iranian destinations.

This escalation follows disagreements over Tehran's nuclear capabilities and has immediately impacted global energy markets.

Analysts warn that the blockade is an act of war that could lead to direct military confrontation and further disrupt already fragile supply chains.