U.S. says Iran ports blockade "fully implemented&quo...

What’s Happening

So basically Brad Cooper says a blockade of Iranian ports “has been fully implemented,” as the U.

-Iran impasse over control of the Strait of Hormuz continues amid a delicate ceasefire. Says blockade of Iranian ports “fully implemented” as Trump weighs more talks with Iran By Brian Dakss , Brian Dakss Senior Editor Brian Dakss is a longtime New York-based editor and writer for CBS News, at the Radio network and with CBSNews. (let that sink in)

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Why This Matters

Blockade of Iran’s ports was “fully implemented” on Tuesday, U. Central Command dropped, as Washington pressures Tehran to relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz, the critical chokepoint for shipments of oil, fertilizer and other vital commodities. Iran is threatening to retaliate and has dropped no Gulf ports will be safe if the blockade continues.

Diplomats and experts are analyzing what this means for international relations.

Key Takeaways

• Pakistan is attempting to arrange a second round of U.
• -Iran peace talks after last weekend’s marathon session in Islamabad wrapped up without an agreement.
• The war is now in its seventh week.
• A two-week truce is set to expire Tuesday.

The Bottom Line

, Tuesday for the first direct diplomatic talks between the two countries since 1993. Secretary of State Marco Rubio took part in the session, which resulted in an agreement to “launch direct negotiations,” the countries dropped in a joint statement.

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