Hormuz row: Iran takes '100% PhD' dig to mock Trump for 'blockading their blockade'
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Iran has mocked US President Donald Trump's announcement to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, with a meme and a statement ridiculing his threat. The escalation follows the breakdown of talks between the US and Iran over the weekend, and threatens to prolong a war that has already killed thousands and disrupted global energy markets.
Iran has responded to the US threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. The US plans to block all maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports, while allowing vessels to pass through the strait if they are not docking in Iran. Iran has rejected the move, warning that it will not allow such an embargo. The escalation follows the breakdown of talks between the US and Iran over the weekend. The talks collapsed over disagreements surrounding the future of Iran's nuclear programme. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical artery for global energy, with roughly a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas passing through it. A full blockade would severely constrict remaining shipments and intensify pressure on already volatile markets.
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