US launches naval blockade on Iranian ports amid escalating tensions

The United States has initiated a naval blockade of Iranian ports, a dramatic escalation in tensions following the collapse of peace talks over the weekend. The blockade officially began on Monday, with Washington vowing to prevent any Iranian vessels from bypassing the restrictions. US President Donald Trump issued an uncompromising warning via social media, threatening that any Iranian fast-attack ships attempting to penetrate the blockade would be "immediately eliminated." The standoff center