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diplomacyApr 16, 2026

Over 10,000 US troops are enforcing the Iran blockade, but no ships boarded so far, military says

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WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 10,000 American troops are helping enforce the blockade on Iranian ports, and while no ships have yet been boarded, the U.S. military said Thursday that it is warning Iran-linked ships that it could fire warning shots or escalate to other force if they try to outrun the Navy.

Source: DAVID KLEPPER, BEN FINLEY and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, Associated Press — Read the full report

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  • DAVID KLEPPER, BEN FINLEY and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, Associated PressBy DAVID KLEPPER, BEN FINLEY and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, Associated Press

    WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 10,000 American troops are helping enforce the blockade on Iranian ports, and while no ships have yet been boarded, the U.S. military said Thursday that it is warning Iran-linked ships that it could fire warning shots or escalate to other force if they…

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