Trump declares 'complete blockade' on Strait of Hormuz after talks fail

U.S. President Donald Trump declared the U.S. will impose its own 'complete blockade' on the Strait of Hormuz, preventing shipping from reaching all Iranian ports. The announcement came after weekend peace talks failed to secure a deal.

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