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Iran threatens region’s ports amid blockade

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, on the newest of 2 developments

CAIRO -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the American military had begun a blockade of Iranian ports as part of his effort to force Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz and accept a deal to end the war that has raged for more than six weeks.

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  1. US military says it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks ended without agreement

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    Iran threatens region’s ports amid blockade

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  1. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Iran war latest: Trump says, "I'm fine" with Iran not returning to negotiating table (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    As the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran enters its 44th day on Sunday, Central Command said the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports would begin Monday morning.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    U.S. military says it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks ended without agreement (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said the strait remained under Iran’s “full control,” and military vessels would get a “forceful response.” A U.S. blockade could further rattle global energy markets.

  3. Fox26 Houston

    Iran war latest: US blockade of Iranian ports and coasts begins Monday, CENTCOM confirms (opens Fox26 Houston)

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    As the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran enters its 44th day on Sunday, Central Command said the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports would begin Monday morning.

  4. Fox7 Austin

    Iran war latest: US Navy to begin 'blockade' in Strait of Hormuz, Trump says (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    As the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran enters its 44th day on Sunday, a nearly day-long negotiating session between the United States and Iran ended without a peace deal and little word on when talks may resume.

  5. NPR

    U.S. military to block ships from Iran's ports after peace talks fail (opens NPR)

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    The U.S. Central Command said the blockade would be "enforced impartially against vessels of all nations" from 10 a.m. EDT, following the breakdown of talks after 21 hours of negotiations.

  6. Digital Journal

    US says to begin blockade of Iranian ports (opens Digital Journal)

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    The US military said it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports Monday, after talks between the warring sides in Pakistan collapsed, and despite the

  7. The Week

    Trump vows Iran naval blockade after talks fail (opens The Week)

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    The U.S. Navy will block “any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait,” Trump said

  8. Hot Air

    Iran: A Blockade? That's An Act of War! (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    US imposes naval blockade on Iranian ports, cutting IRGC income and escalating tensions in the Gulf region.

  9. Delaware Public Media

    Iran threatens retaliation as U.S. imposes shipping blockade on Iranian ports (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    President Trump announced the blockade after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement on Saturday.

  10. WTOP Washington DC

    Iran threatens ports in Mideast as US military set to impose shipping blockade (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    The U.S. military announced it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday, as President Donald Trump sought to pressure Iran in a move that risks driving oil prices even higher and renewing the war.

  11. Townhall

    President Trump Issues a Threat to What's Left of the Iranian Navy as the American Blockade Begins (opens Townhall)

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    President Trump threatens Iranian Navy as U.S. blockade begins amid failed nuclear and terrorism talks.

  12. Times Republican

    US military says it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks ended without agreement (opens Times Republican)

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    ISLAMABAD — President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. Navy would swiftly begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement. U.S.

  13. Lamag

    US Announces Blockade of Iranian Ports After Failed Negotiations (opens Lamag)

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    Trump orders Hormuz blockade after failed talks with Iran, raising oil prices and tensions as Tehran warns of retaliation

  14. The Week

    Trump’s naval blockade: how it will work (opens The Week)

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    US will attempt to take over the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran failed

  15. Breitbart News

    Trump Blockade Threatens Iran’s Military-Industrial Complex (opens Breitbart News)

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    President Donald Trump’s blockade of Iran could be poised to deliver a staggering blow to the Iranian economy.

  16. Al Jazeera

    US blockade of Iran would worsen global energy crisis, analysts say (opens Al Jazeera)

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    While US military says it will blockade Iranian ports only, move would have ripples worldwide, according to analysts.

  17. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Trump says U.S. military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    CAIRO — U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the American military had begun a blockade of Iranian ports as part of his effort to force Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz and accept a deal to end the war that has raged for more than six weeks.

  18. WMUR

    US Blockade of Iranian Ports Sends Oil Prices Higher (opens WMUR)

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    U.S. military begins blockade of Iranian ports as Iran threatens retaliation, pushing oil prices higher and raising fears over the Strait of Hormuz

  19. WHDH Boston

    Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    CAIRO (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the American military had begun a blockade of Iranian ports as part of his effort

  20. Seattle Times

    Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran (opens Seattle Times)

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    U.S. President Donald Trump says the American military has blockaded Iranian ports to try to force Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

  21. The Guardian

    Middle East crisis live: US blockade of Iran’s ports to begin today as Pope Leo says he has ‘no intention to debate’ Trump over war (opens The Guardian)

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    Centcom says blockade to begin at 10am ET; pontiff says he will not respond to US president’s scathing attack

  22. Al-Monitor

    US blockade on Iran’s oil begins amid unclear enforcement, energy shock fears (opens Al-Monitor)

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    The move threatens to cut off roughly 2 million barrels per day of Iranian crude exports, but key questions remain as the operation begins.

  23. Christian Science Monitor

    US moves to blockade Iran after peace talks break down (opens Christian Science Monitor)

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    US-Iran talks failed over the weekend, with Tehran’s nuclear program a key obstacle. President Trump has ordered a Navy blockade to press Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.

  24. Al-Monitor

    US to blockade Iran after talks fail to yield a deal (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    By Bo Erickson and Hatem MaherWASHINGTON, April 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said it will begin a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday after weekend talks failed to reach a deal to end the war with Iran https://www.reuters.

  25. Deutsche Welle

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