Trump Orders Strait of Hormuz Blockade

The United States military is preparing to enforce a blockade of all Iranian ports starting Monday morning after marathon peace talks failed to produce a deal.

President Trump announced the escalation on Truth Social, stating he intends to 'clean out' the vital waterway through which 20 percent of the world's oil and gas passes.

The blockade is expected to target vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports while allowing neutral traffic to transit the strait.

Iranian officials have condemned the plan as an 'act of piracy' and warned of severe retaliation against military vessels approaching their coast.