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Iran warns Trump to expect 'widespread consequences' as US blockade of Strait of Hormuz begins - The Independent [View all]
Donald Trump says a US military blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas has begun, while Iran responded by threatening ports belonging to American allies in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
The US military has warned vessels entering east of the Strait of Hormuz that they will be subject to “interception, diversion and capture”. This will apply to all vessel traffic, regardless of flag, according to a note sent from US Central Command.
Trump said he was still willing to engage with Iran, saying he had spoken to "the other side” and they wanted to make a deal, but added he will not come to any agreement that allows Tehran to have a nuclear weapon.
Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian told his French counterpart that “threatening the Strait of Hormuz will have widespread consequences for the world,” referring to Trump’s blockade.
“The US's excessive demands prevented reaching an agreement (at talks in Pakistan),” he said. "Iran will continue negotiations only within the framework of international law.” - 04/14/2026.
Full article: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-us-war-live-trump-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-b2957027.html
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