President Donald Trump reimposed a naval blockade on all Iranian ports. He threatened to strike power plants and bridges next week unless negotiations resume. The US military also began fresh strikes to degrade Iranian capabilities used to attack shipping. Iran claims it closed the Strait of Hormuz after hostilities reignited last week. This escalation heightens doubts about a permanent halt to the ongoing war.

The U.S. and Iran have made conflicting statements about whether the Strait of Hormuz is open to shipping traffic.

WASHINGTON -- US President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States was reinstating a naval blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.