U.S. blocks Strait of Hormuz as Trump warns Iran amid stalled talks
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The U.S. began blocking ships entering or exiting Iranian ports at the Strait of Hormuz to pressure Tehran after failed peace talks, with Trump warning Iran to keep away from the blockade. CENTCOM said the measure targets Iranian ports but will not impede non-Iranian traffic. Markets reacted as stocks slid and oil prices rose, while some allies stayed on the sidelines and talks in Islamabad failed to produce a nuclear deal.
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