- Donald Trump announced the US would "immediately" blockade the Strait of Hormuz following the failure of peace talks with Iran in Pakistan.
- The US president stated the US army would block ships and "interdict" any vessel paying a toll to Iran, accusing Tehran of "world extortion".
- Trump also warned that the US military is "LOCKED AND LOADED" and prepared to "finish up the little that is left of Iran!".
- The negotiations, which took place in Pakistan, lasted 21 hours but concluded without an agreement between the US and Iran.
- US vice president JD Vance expressed disappointment, while Iran acknowledged some progress but cited "two important issues" for the ultimate failure.
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