India, April 13 -- US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he is indifferent to whether Iran returns to negotiations, making the remarks hours after announcing a naval blockade targeting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following stalled talks with Tehran.

Speaking at Joint Base Andrews near Washington DC, Trump told reporters, as quoted by the BBC, that he was "fine" if Iran chose not to rejoin diplomatic efforts.

"I don't care if they come back or not. If they don't come back, I'm fine," he said, adding that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran was "holding well."

Trump also said the United States Navy would begin blocking maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran allegedly refused to abandon its nucl...