Trump’s blockade of Strait of Hormuz begins: How will India be impacted?
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The US has begun a naval blockade of Iranian ports, sparking concerns of further disruption to the global economy. The move comes after weekend peace talks in Pakistan failed to yield a breakthrough, with Iran vowing to retaliate against the blockade.
The US naval blockade of Iranian ports started at 10 a.m. ET. The blockade aims to exert economic pressure on Iran. Iran's armed forces are on maximum combat alert. Over 5,000 people have been killed in Iran and Lebanon since the conflict began. The US Navy will interdict every ship that has paid a toll to Tehran. Iran has vowed to retaliate against the blockade.
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