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Islamabad Talks Collapse, Trump Orders Naval Blockade — The Ceasefire Is Dead in All But Name
Islamabad talks failed after 21 hours over Iran's nuclear program and Hormuz toll. Trump ordered an immediate US naval blockade of all Iranian ports starting 10 AM ET Monday. Oil surged past $103, futures dropped ~0.7%, and Iran called the blockade 'piracy' — warning no Gulf port would be safe if its ports are threatened. The ceasefire expires in 8 days. The escalation ladder just skipped three rungs.
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