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diplomacyApr 16, 2026
US announces aggressive expansion of Iran blockade, warns regime to ‘choose wisely’
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US announces aggressive expansion of Iran blockade, warns regime to ‘choose wisely’ WASHINGTON — The US military will “actively pursue” any Iranian-flagged vessels or any ships attempting to support the regime elsewhere in the world, Gen. Dan Caine Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, announced Thursday — in an…
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US announces aggressive expansion of Iran blockade, warns regime to ‘choose wisely’ WASHINGTON — The US military will “actively pursue” any Iranian-flagged vessels or any ships attempting to support the regime elsewhere in the world, Gen. Dan Caine Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of…
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