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US signals continued naval blockade to squeeze Iran

The US said it will continue a naval blockade of Iranian ports to reduce Iran’s oil exports.
WHO: The US
WHAT: The US signaled it would maintain a naval blockade of Iranian ports to squeeze Iran’s oil exports.
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 2:46 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: To choke off Tehran’s oil exports and pressure Iran back to negotiations.
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