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economicMay 23, 2026
U.S. Military Redirects 100 Ships In Six-Week Naval Blockade Choking Iranian Ports
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U.S. forces have redirected 100 commercial vessels as part of its six-week military blockade of Iranian ports, Central Command said. More than 200 U.S. aircraft and warships have prevented ships from entering and exiting Iranian ports, Central Command said on Saturday.
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U.S. forces have redirected 100 commercial vessels as part of its six-week military blockade of Iranian ports, Central Command said. More than 200 U.S. aircraft and warships have prevented ships from entering and exiting Iranian ports, Central Command said on Saturday. In additio…
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