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On Sunday, President Trump said the U.S. would blockade the Strait of Hormuz after negotiations between the U.S. and Iran broke down over the weekend.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks to retired U.S. Navy Admiral James Foggo, dean of the Center for Maritime Strategy, about President Trump's command to blockade the Strait of Hormuz.
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China urges restraint over US blockade of Strait of Hormuz, backs talks ReutersHow the US Navy could blockade Iran's ports and sweep mines from the Strait of Hormuz CNNIran war live: Trump says US to begin naval blockade of Iran's ports in the Strait of Hormuz ReutersU.S. Threat to Blockade Hormuz Sets Up Risky New Showdown WSJ
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The US military said Sunday that it blew up two boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing a total of five people and leaving one survivor, as the Trump administration pursues its campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America while preparing a naval blockade of Iranian ports.
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Oil prices surge on blockade vow, failed U.S.-Iran talks AxiosOil prices rise after Trump threatens to block passage through Strait of Hormuz CNNIran War Live Updates: Oil Climbs Above $100 as U.S. Plans Hormuz Blockade The New York TimesAsia markets trade lower as oil surges after U.S. moves to blockade Iran ports CNBCOil prices surge after Tru
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Oil Jumps, Stocks Fall on Move to Block Hormuz: Markets Wrap BloombergDow Set to Open Down as Trump's Hormuz Blockade Looms Barron'sThe Stock Market Doesn't Care About Trump's Blockade - Here's Why ForbesUS futures lower as Iran tensions escalate Breakingthenews.netDaily summary: Nervous anticipation, SaaS sell-off and weak macro data
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It is a high-stakes moment ahead of a closely watched summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing next month.
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