The US began imposing a blockade of ships going into and out of Iranian ports on Monday as President Trump upped the pressure on Thran. >> We can't let a country blackmail or extort uh the world because that's what they're doing. >> Here's a look at some of the equipment and forces in the region poised to carry out the blockade.First, there are more than 15 warships in the Middle East that could support the blockade in a variety of ways. From launching teams in helicopters to go take control of a ship to dr ...

Thousands of progovernment demonstrators rallied in Tehran tonight to denounce President Trump's partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran calls the move an act of piracy. This is what Iranians are angry about.The US military has an armada of warships with thousands of troops on board positioned just outside the straight of Hormuz, ready to strike any vessel attempting to dock at or depart from the Iranian mainland. The strategy in Hormuz, a vital artery for about 20% of the world's oil, appears simila ...

"This is another big gamble by the president, and it's not clear if it will pay off." MS NOW's Senior National Security Reporter David Rohde explains what you need to know about the U.S. military's blockade of Iranian ports after peace talks broke down in Pakistan. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow » Subscribe to MS NOW’s We the People Newsletter for exclusive content from your favorite MS NOW anchors. Sign up now for free at https://ms ...

Joining me now is Charles Kupchan, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and professor of international affairs at Georgetown. Thank you for being here, sir. Um So, what do you mean by that.And how do you see kind of the balance of power as it plays out right now. Well, I think China is kind of divided in its own mind about the conflict. On the one hand, the United States is again mired in a Middle East war.It's distracted from its pivot to the Indo-Pacific. This is a war that's unpopular in the ...

The US fleshed out plans to blockade Iranian ports, publishing a notice that said it could capture ships that contravene the measures https://t.co/AM0HspCuBU ...

Just in time for the 10 am reverse slamThe Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter):BREAKING: The US Military says it will begin its Strait of Hormuz “blockade” at 10 AM ET on Monday. ...

Ambassador Bolton, last time you were on the show, you were talking about how you had advocated for this at your time at NSC. You wish they would have done it then. You were glad they did it now.But in that intervening time, you've voiced some concerns both in writing and on some of the other networks about how this is proceeding. I'm wondering I mean, we wanted to get your take on these seemingly failed talks in Pakistan, but now I want to ask you what your thoughts on on this blockade that's being announc ...

Have we heard anything from the Pentagon about what this blockade will entail. The president, when that your social tweet says other countries are involved. Do we know which ones.And more broadly, logistically, from a military standpoint, how do you execute something like this. Yeah, look, President Trump has said for quite a while that what he's I will say he's flip flopped on this point, but he's wanted to build an international coalition to free to open the Strait of Hormuz. A lot of European countries w ...

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I want to start with President Trump because President Trump's threats to take over Cuba come as the United States has removed President Maduro from power, has invaded Iran, and killed its Supreme Leader. Do you fear you could be killed or arrested by the United States. >> That is a very interesting question.Those of us have who have uh leadership positions in the revolution have a strong commitment to our revolution and to our heroic people. And in this connection, our responsibility entails the conviction ...