Following the collapse of US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan, President Donald Trump stated that Iran's insistence on maintaining its nuclear ambitions was a primary factor. He also criticized Iran for laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, which hindered maritime passage. In response, Trump announced a blockade by the US Navy, declaring that any vessel paying tolls to Iran would be intercepted. He emphasized that despite some agreements reached during the nearly 20-hour talks, Iran's unwillingness to compromise on nuclear weapons was a dealbreaker. Iranian officials, however, claimed that the US's unreasonable demands led to the negotiations' failure, highlighting a significant diplomatic impasse. Tensions have escalated further following military actions between the US and Iran, particularly after the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28. Iran retaliated by blocking the Strait of Hormuz, which has critical implications for global oil supplies, impacting countries including India.