Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump has ordered a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The order was announced as part of a response after Iran reportedly refused a deal.

The move is described as a 'complete blockade' and significantly raises risks in the region. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global shipping lane for oil, and a blockade would severely disrupt maritime traffic.

The announcement frames the blockade as a major policy action, though the operational status and immediate consequences of the order are not detailed in the headlines.