The U.S. military announced it will begin its blockade of Iranian ships over the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, as Iran vowed to assert its own control over the critical international waterway.
A ship sails off the coast of Ajman on July 10, 2026.
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The United States will resume enforcing a maritime blockade on Iran from Tuesday, targeting all vessels entering or leaving…
Iran responded with threats on ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
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