CENTCOM says it will begin blocking all ships entering and exiting Iran's ports, will not block Hormuz for ships using non-Iranian ports, in step down from Trump's earlier threat

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Despite claiming talks with Iran 'went well,' US president says military to stop 'all ships' entering or leaving key waterway; CENTCOM to enforce blockade from Monday

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President Donald Trump announced Sunday the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the news coming after he said Iran promised to open the strait but ultimately did not.

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