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- U.S. President Donald Trump directed the U.S. Navy to target vessels paying tolls to Iran for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
- He said no vessel paying an illegal toll would have safe passage.
- The directive followed unsuccessful negotiations with Iran, as the U.S. delegation failed to end the conflict or reopen the Strait.
- Trump announced an immediate blockade of the Strait.
- He described Iran's actions as extortion.
