Trump Orders U.S. Navy to Blockade Key Oil Strait

President Trump has ordered the U.S. Navy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. The directive aims to stop and inspect commercial vessels that have paid transit fees to Iran. The order follows a breakdown in recent peace talks between the two nations. Tensions have escalated rapidly since the negotiations reached a stalemate. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime chokepoint. Approximately one-fifth of the world's seaborne oil passes through this narrow waterway. A full naval blockade is an aggressive military action typically reserved for wartime. The move significantly raises the risk of confrontation with Iranian forces in the region. The U.S. Navy has not yet detailed how or when the blockade will be enforced. Global oil markets are watching closely for any disruption to shipping traffic.