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Mains issueGS-2News & Analysis13 September 2026

U.S. military says 100 ships redirected in past two months of Iran blockade

Source: thehindu.comOriginal report

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The U.S. military announced it has redirected 100 commercial vessels in the past two months as part of its blockade of Iranian ports, aiming to cut off revenue for Tehran. This action follows Iran's blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz after U.S. and Israeli attacks on Tehran. The United Nations has called for the restoration and respect of freedom of navigation in the Strait.

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The U.S. military announced it has redirected 100 commercial vessels in the past two months as part of its blockade of Iranian ports, aiming to cut off revenue for Tehran. This action follows Iran's blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz after U.S. and Israeli attacks on Tehran. The United Nations has called for the restoration and respect of freedom of navigation in the Strait.

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