Trump says US will blockade Strait of Hormuz
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- US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad ended after 21 hours with no agreement, primarily due to Iran's refusal to abandon its nuclear program and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- President Trump announced a US Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, interdicting ships that paid tolls to Iran and removing mines, escalating tensions amid global energy market turmoil.
- Global protests occurred over the Iran war, with demonstrations both supporting and opposing the conflict in cities like Tel Aviv, Paris, Cape Town, and Dearborn.
- France called for Lebanon to be included in the ceasefire deal, as Israeli strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon continued, causing casualties and displacement.
- Iran's internet blackout reached its 44th day, the longest recorded nationwide shutdown, amid ongoing conflict and failed diplomacy.
- Casualties in Iran from US and Israeli strikes were reported at over 3,375 killed, with significant civilian losses, including children.
- Saudi Arabia restored its East-West oil pipeline to full capacity after attacks, providing an alternative route to the disrupted Strait of Hormuz.
- Political analysts noted the deadlock stemmed from maximalist positions, with Iran leveraging the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear enrichment as key points of contention.
- The failure of talks dealt a blow to hopes for de-escalation, with both sides blaming each other—Iran citing US overreach and the US emphasizing Iran's nuclear ambitions.