Iran war live: Trump hints at talks; US blockade in Hormuz enters 2nd day

As US blockade of Iranian ports continues, President Trump signals openness to further diplomatic talks, suggesting Pakistan as a potential venue. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Iran war live: Trump hints at talks; US blockade in Hormuz enters 2nd day

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The United States naval blockade of Iran's key ports in the Strait of Hormuz entered its second consecutive day on Thursday, a move that has effectively choked off a significant portion of global oil shipments. Concurrently, President Donald Trump indicated that a second round of diplomatic talks with Iranian officials could be arranged, potentially to be held in Pakistan. This dual-track approach of intense military pressure coupled with public offers for negotiation marks a critical juncture in the escalating crisis, which has sent shockwaves through international energy markets and raised fears of a broader regional conflict. The blockade, a dramatic enforcement action following weeks of heightened tensions, targets Iran's ability to export oil and other goods through the world's most important oil transit chokepoint. An estimated 20% of the world's oil passes through the narrow Strait of Hormuz, and the sustained closure of Iranian ports there has immediate and severe implications for global supply chains. Shipping insurers have reportedly withdrawn coverage for vessels in the area, and tanker traffic has come to a near standstill, triggering a sharp spike in crude oil prices and gasoline costs worldwide. The economic ramifications are being felt from Asian manufacturing hubs to European capitals. President Trump's suggestion of Pakistan as a host for potential talks introduces a new geopolitical element to the crisis. Pakistan maintains complex relationships with both the United States and Iran, sharing a long border with the latter. The offer appears to be an attempt to de-escalate through diplomacy while maintaining maximum pressure, a strategy hallmark of the current administration. However, the proposal comes without confirmation from Iranian authorities, who have consistently denounced the blockade as an act of "economic terrorism" and a violation of international law. The credibility of the offer is being scrutinized, given its announcement alongside the ongoing military operation. The situation on the water remains tense and unpredictable. The U.S. Fifth Fleet, bolstered by allied vessels, maintains a tight cordon around Iranian territorial waters....

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