U.S. Begins a Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
European countries declined to take part in the action, which is designed to pressure Iran into making concessions by cutting off its oil income.
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U.S. Begins Blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said the U.S. began its blockade in the Straight of Hormuz on Monday. The blockade comes as talks between American and Iranian negotiators ended without a breakthrough over the weekend.
Two Iran-linked Ships Passed Through Strait of Hormuz Ahead of U.S. Blockade
The vessels exited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, hours before a U.S. naval blockade took effect.
Many Popes Before Leo Have Been Entangled in Politics. Here Are 5 of Them.
Leo XIV, under fire from President Trump, has joined predecessors like Francis and John Paul II in confronting political issues.
Iran Blockade Sets Up a Test of Which Side Can Endure More Pain
President Trump is trying to choke off the country’s lifeline with a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. But the Iranians are betting that his tolerance for political pain is limited.
Trump Says U.S. Will Blockade Iranian Ports in Strait of Hormuz
After peace talks between U.S. and Iranian officials ended without a deal, President Trump announced that the U.S. military would begin a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday morning.
For Months, Pope Avoided Clash With Trump. Now He’s Clapping Back.
President Trump lashed out on Sunday night at Pope Leo XIV, who responded hours later by saying he would continue to oppose war.
To Open the Strait of Hormuz, Trump Wants to Blockade Iran. Experts Are Skeptical.
President Trump’s announcement of a U.S. blockade was his latest effort to pressure Iran to negotiate after direct talks over the weekend did not yield an agreement.
In Canada, Elections and Defections Likely to Help Carney’s Liberals Gain Majority
Prime Minister Mark Carney, constrained by leading a minority government for the past year, gained a majority in the House of Commons after special elections on Monday.
Pope Leo Says He Has ‘No Fear’ of Trump Administration
Pope Leo XIV, a powerful critic of the war with Iran, said he had “no fear” of the Trump administration after the president lashed out at him on Sunday.