US Launches Iran Port Blockade Monday, Strait of Hormuz Tensions Surge

The Trump administration started a naval blockade of Iranian ports on Monday at 10 a.m. Eastern Time after 21 hours of failed peace talks in Pakistan. Four Iran-linked ships transited the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday amid China’s warnings over energy deals. A fragile two-week ceasefire holds, with talks potentially resuming by week’s end.