Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Korva Coleman.
President Trump says the U.S. Military is going to start enforcing a blockade in the Strait
of Hormuz at the mouth of the Persian Gulf.
He says this will start in about three hours.
The action comes as talks between the U.S.
And Iran failed over the weekend.
These were held in Pakistan.
Flying back to Washington yesterday, Trump criticized Iran over the failure of the talks.
I think Iran is in very bad shape.
I think they're very desperate.
We had a meeting that lasted 21 hours.
We understand the situation better than anybody, and Iran's in very bad shape.
President Trump says he is not worried about a supply of crude oil for the U.S.
Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron says France and Britain are organizing a conference to help find ways
to restore navigation through the strait.
Writing online today, Macron says he is calling for a peaceful multinational mission
that is not part of the warring parties.
He says this should be set up as soon as circumstances allow.
Some Americans are voicing concern about rising costs tied to the conflict with Iran, including in parts of the Midwest.
NPR's Windsor-Johnston reports others say they support the president's approach, even as economic uncertainty grows.