Iran war live: Trump rips into Pope over nukes as Hormuz blockade hours away

NewsWorld newsIranLIVEUpdated 3 mins agoIran war live: Trump rips into Pope over nukes as Hormuz blockade hours awayDonald Trump is to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz later today after peace talks with Iran failed to produce an agreement - he has also criticised Pope LeoDonald Trump said he is not a 'fan' of the Pope(Image: AP)CommentsNewsTim Hanlon News ReporterDonald Trump has blasted Pope Leo over his Iran war comments, with the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz hours away.The US military is set to blockade all Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday following Trump's vow to take control of the Strait of Hormuz.Marathon ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement on Saturday and US Central Command says the blockade will begin at 10am ET (3pm UK). It added it would still allow ships travelling between non-Iranian ports to transit the strait, while Iran’s Revolutionary Guard insists the strait remains under Iran’s “full control”.Trump has also said Pope Leo isn't "doing a very good job" and added: "I’m not a fan of Pope Leo." It came after the head of the Catholic Church denounced America's "delusion of omnipotence" over the conflict.‌ New UpdatesKey EventsStarmer refuses to join US blockade of Iranian ports say he wants strait 'o…View PostDonald Trump says Pope 'not doing a good job' after war criticismView PostToday09:14 BSTUK 'working with partners' for coalition to protect shipping in straitThe UK is “urgently working with France and other partners to put together a wide coalition to protect freedom of navigation,” a Government spokesperson said.Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed on the need to work with a broad coalition of partners on the matter in a call, according to No 10.Britain will host further talks on reopening the maritime pinch-point with a coalition of countries this week.The third such meeting convened by the UK is expecte...