Trump Orders His Navy to Block Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump ordered a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday in response to Iran's "inflexible" refusal to abandon its nuclear ambitions during peace talks held in Islamabad.
TL;DR
- President Donald Trump ordered a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
- The blockade is in response to Iran's refusal to give up its nuclear ambitions during peace talks.
- The U.S. Navy will begin destroying sea mines placed by Iran.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin offered to mediate peace efforts in the Middle East.
- Putin expressed willingness to facilitate a political and diplomatic solution to the conflict.