Trump Blockades Strait of Hormuz

Following the failure of high-stakes peace talks in Pakistan, President Donald Trump has officially initiated a U.S. military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. Central Command confirmed the operation will intercept all vessels entering or departing Iranian ports, though traffic to other Gulf nations is intended to remain unaffected.

The escalation has immediately rattled global markets, with Brent crude prices spiking and concerns mounting over a prolonged energy supply shock.

Iran has responded by branding the move an act of piracy and threatening retaliation against neighboring regional ports.