Iranian Blockade Response to U.S. Action

U.S. Central Command begins blocking Iranian ports on Monday at 10 a.m. ET.
Blockade targets vessels in Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.
Blockade follows collapse of ceasefire talks in Pakistan, with U.S. blaming Iran's uranium stockpile.
Trump orders Navy to interdict vessels paying Iran tolls, calling it 'world extortion.'. Blockade does not disrupt global shipping through Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian speaker warns of fighting if the U.S. fights.
Tehran calls blockade 'ridiculous' and claims control over Strait of Hormuz.
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