Trump says the US will begin to "destroy" naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump ordered a US 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
- US President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
- The blockade is a response to Iran's refusal to renounce its nuclear ambitions.
- The US Navy will begin destroying naval mines placed by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Oman's Foreign Minister called for further talks and an extension of the ceasefire.
- Trump stated that the US has already "won" regardless of a deal with Iran.
- Trump warned China about potential severe problems if it sends weaponry to Iran.