Tensions between the United States and Iran are escalating beyond the Middle East, with global consequences looming. After Donald Trump announced a naval blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, ...

Peace talks broke down over Iran’s nuclear program, which has survived two decades of international diplomacy seeking to ...

Follow live coverage from NBC News of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, the Strait of Hormuz, Trump's blockade, peace talks and the ...

President Trump vowed to block ships entering or existing Iranian ports following failed peace talks.

The blockade could derail a tenuous ceasefire after just five days. Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. remains open to ...

The goal of the naval operation ordered by ordered by President Trump is to deny Iran the revenues it needs to fund its ...

The U.S. Central Command said the blockade would be "enforced impartially against vessels of all nations" from 10 a.m. EDT, ...

The U.S. military said it would block ships entering or exiting Iranian ports or coastal areas, in an effort to cut off ...