Trump Opens Talks as U.S. Blocks Iranian Ports
President Trump announces potential peace talks with Iran while the U.S. military enforces a naval blockade on Iranian ports. Tensions remain high as the two nations navigate complex negotiations.
President Trump revealed that a second round of direct U.S.-Iran peace talks could resume in Pakistan within the next two days, even as his administration instituted a naval blockade of all Iranian ports.
The blockade represents a significant escalation of tensions between the longtime adversaries, as the U.S. moves to choke off Iran's maritime trade and oil exports. The president cited the need to pressure Iran into negotiating a new nuclear deal and curbing its regional aggression as the rationale for the naval action.
Iran has condemned the blockade as an act of war and vowed to defend its territorial waters. The potential resumption of peace talks, however, suggests the administration is also pursuing diplomatic solutions alongside the military pressure.
Source: NPR
