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Juli 1, 2026

Trump Announces US Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Following the collapse of peace talks with Iran in Pakistan, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Navy would begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and other Iranian ports. Trump warned that any Iranian vessels challenging the blockade would be destroyed, a move that has caused oil prices to surge and drawn criticism from allies like the UK and China.