US Navy to Blockade Iran’s Ports After Islamabad Talks Collapse
The U.S. military will begin a full maritime blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas from Monday at 10 a.m. ET. This follows the breakdown of high-level negotiations in Islamabad aimed at ending the six-week conflict and preserving a fragile ceasefire. Under the order, U.S. Central Command will stop any vessel entering or leaving Iranian ports in the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, regardless of nationality. Ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz to non-Iranian destinations will be allowed safe passage, while those paying tolls to Iran may be intercepted. The U.S. Navy also plans to clear Iranian mines in the strait to protect neutral commercial traffic. Global energy markets reacted sharply as benchmark crude jumped over 7% past $100 per barrel. U.S. stock futures dipped and the dollar strengthened in Asia. Tehran has warned of harsh retaliation, and analysts question the long-term viability of sustaining such a blockade. Many now watch for whether Iran will return to talks or if regional tensions will escalate further.
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