Following the collapse of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, President Trump stated that the U.S. plans to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement signals increased geopolitical tensions in the region.

On Sunday, President Trump said the U.S. would blockade the Strait of Hormuz after negotiations between the U.S. and Iran broke down over the weekend. <p>On Sunday, President Trump said the U.S. would blockade the Strait of Hormuz after negotiations between the U.S. and Iran broke down over the weekend.</p><img src="https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-5782654" />