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strikeApr 16, 2026

US can intercept any Iran-linked ship globally, Caine says - Breaking Defense

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WASHINGTON — As the US naval blockade of vessels in and out of Iranian ports enters day four, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine delivered a warning: Any vessel around the globe carrying supplies to or from Iran is a potential target.

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  • Ashley RoqueBy Ashley Roque

    WASHINGTON — As the US naval blockade of vessels in and out of Iranian ports enters day four, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine delivered a warning: Any vessel around the globe carrying supplies to or from Iran is a potential target. “The joint force, through o…

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