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Iran’s Economy Just Got Put on Life Support — Blockade Over Bombs
U.S. Naval Blockade Announcement The President announces a full-scale U.S. Navy maritime blockade of all Iranian ports, set to begin Monday at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The blockade is described as real, enforceable, and non-symbolic, confirmed by U.S. Central Command. Scope of the Blockade Applies to all vessels of any nation entering or exiting Iranian ports, regardless of flag or ownership. Ships may still transit the Strait of Hormuz provided they do not conduct business with Iran or transport Iranian oil. Strategic Objective The goal is to cut off Iran’s oil exports, which are…
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