U.S. Tightens Iran Blockade

Washington is escalating a blockade and economic pressure campaign against Iran.

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Washington said it will maintain the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports indefinitely and unveil new measures next week, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent describing a “one-two punch” of financial isolation and the Strait of Hormuz cutoff. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on Aug. 13 the Navy can sustain the blockade by rotating ships in and out. Economists said Iran’s economy is nearing “severe collapse” after six months of blockade pressure. Vice President JD Vance said keeping gas prices low is now “goal No. 1” in the Iran war, ahead of Iran’s nuclear program.

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