Trump's Blockade, Israel-Lebanon Talks, Hungary's Orbán Out
- President Trump announced a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to cut off Iran’s oil revenue.
- U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad ended without agreement after 21 hours of negotiations.
- Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel amid fears of supply disruption and regional esca
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