President Donald Trump says the US Navy will "blockade any and all ships" trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz – a vital shipping route.
It comes after peace talks in Pakistan failed. The US blames Iran for not agreeing to a nuclear deal. Iran says the US failed to gain Tehran’s trust.
Meanwhile, Israel and Lebanon are set to hold their own talks in Washington next week.
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