Tehran has accused Washington of breaking international law by infringing upon its maritime commerce

The US has expanded its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, telling its military to pursue Iran-linked vessels everywhere around the globe, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine, has said.

Washington announced it would stop ships from accessing Iranian ports on Monday after talks with Tehran’s representatives in Pakistan failed. Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz for the Americans and their allies following the US-Israeli attack on the country on February 28. The US blockade of the key waterway, accounting for some 20% of international…

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