US president’s move forces China into political dilemma and could create a flashpoint ahead of his meeting with Chinese leader, analysts say.

The statement comes as direct US-Iran talks in Islamabad end without an agreement

The US plans to block ‘all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports’ starting on Monday.

The president said the U.S. was ready to "finish up" Iran at the “appropriate moment."

Iran warns move would breach ceasefire as US president also repeats threats to strike critical infrastructure

Previsto per il 14-15 maggio, ma instabilità lo rende incerto

The threat from the president has left global markets in another period of uncertainty, with questions over how the blockade will be enforced

The U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threatens to halt more tanker traffic, sending oil surging and risks drawing China into a widening confrontation with Washington.

US president’s move forces China into political dilemma and could create a flashpoint ahead of his meeting with Chinese leader, analysts say.

Trump’s threats to the Strait of Hormuz will make America a pirate nation and risk conflict with China, making Beijing seem like the grown-ups, explains world affairs editor Sam…

The U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz risks ratcheting up pressure on two of its most consequential relationships in Asia — India and China.