Trump announces his readiness to reinstate naval blockade of Iran

US President Donald Trump stated Washington's readiness to reimpose a naval blockade on Iran, blocking access to the country's ports.

"We may put it (the blockade of Iran - the editor's note) back",

Trump said.

According to Donald Trump, he currently sees no prospect for a deal with Tehran and also suggests the possible seizure of Iran's Kharg Island as part of efforts to increase pressure.

The US-Iran conflict has escalated sharply over the past 24 hours, with US forces conducting a series of strikes on Iranian targets in response to attacks on merchant vessels in the Persian Gulf.