US blockade of Strait of Hormuz to start Monday morning, military says
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The U.S. will begin blockading Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday morning after peace talks failed.
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U.S. Central Command (Centcom) announced it will begin blockading Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday morning, 10 a.m. EDT. This directive follows President Trump's earlier posts instructing the U.S. military to "clean out" the critical shipping lane. The blockade is set to commence after 21 hours of reportedly unproductive peace talks held in Pakistan on Saturday. This action significantly escalates tensions in the region, impacting global oil transit and international relations.
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U.S. Central Command (Centcom) announced the blockade will begin Monday at 10 a.m. EDT.
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