President Donald Trump says the US Navy will “blockade any and all ships” trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz – a vital shipping route
In a separate post on Truth Social, he adds that direct talks with Iran in Islamabad failed because “Iran is unwilling to give up its nuclear ambitions”
Earlier, Iran’s delegation leader said the US failed to gain Tehran’s trust during lengthy negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan – how they unfolded
It’s not surprising that a deal wasn’t reached but Trump now has a stark choice – escalate or negotiate, writes our chief international correspondent
Our world news correspondent tackles the key question: What happens next?
Meanwhile, Israel and Lebanon are set to hold their own talks in Washington next week. Our Middle East correspondent in Beirut says there is no respite from Israeli attacks in the country’s south
