US eyes indefinite Iran naval blockade, oil supply drops
The US threatened to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, ratcheting up economic pressure on Tehran as ceasefire talks floundered.
Iran has not yet decided to resume talks with the United States, according to Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. The United States, led by President Donald Trump, claims it will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz part of U.S. territory. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi warned that Iran would not be intimidated by U.S. threats or displays of force.
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial waterway for global energy and commodity shipping. Trump and Israel launched a war against Iran on February 28, aiming to end Iran's nuclear program and trigger a popular uprising. However, Iran has maintained control over the strait, denying access to many civilian ships and mounting a blockade of Iranian ports.
The blockade has caused significant economic damage to Iran. The United States remains in a stalemate with Iran over the strait, with Iran blocking most civilian shipping.
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