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BBC NewsApr 12, 2026International

Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged

Vice President JD Vance led a diplomatic team in a failed attempt to reach a negotiated agreement with Iran.

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Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged
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President Trump has announced a naval blockade of Iran following failed negotiations led by VP JD Vance, raising fears of increased oil prices and military escalation in the Strait of Hormuz.

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