At least 13 U.S. warships are blocking all tankers going to and from Iranian ports in an effort to choke off Iran's economic lifeline and dial up pressure to reach a peace deal. Weijia Jiang reports.
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Details on U.S. blockade of Iranian ports
At least 13 U.S. warships are blocking all tankers going to and from Iranian ports in an effort to choke off Iran's economic lifeline and dial up pressure to reach a peace deal. Weijia Jiang reports.
Published April 14, 2026, 12:14 AM
Updated April 14, 2026, 12:45 AM1.8KRelated Stories

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