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https://www.khaama.com/us-says-31-vessels-turned-back-under-iran-naval-blockade/
US says 31 vessels turned back under Iran naval blockade - Khaama Press
Apr 23, 2026 - The largest online news service for Afghanistan
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https://pakbiz.com/global-oil-prices-surge-following-new-us-iran-naval-standoff/
Global Oil Prices Surge Following New US-Iran Naval Standoff
Global energy markets are in a price shock this week. Crude oil prices increased nearly 7% following a military confrontation between the US and Iran. With the...
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https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/04/23/trump-naval-blockade/
Trump's Iran naval blockade has big differences from Venezuela, Cuba
Apr 23, 2026 - President Donald Trump has turned to naval blockades to pressure the governments of Venezuela, Cuba and now Iran to meet his demands.
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https://www.statista.com/statistics/1616589/iran-naval-force-strength-by-asset/
Iran: naval force strength by asset 2025| Statista
Jan 26, 2026 - As of 2025, the Iranian Navy had a total tonnage capacity of ***** thousand metric tons.
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https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/irans-hormuz-trap-what-to-know-about-irgcs-naval-mines-deployment-1.500484573
Iran's Naval Mines in Strait of Hormuz: Strategic Implications and Global Impact
Mar 25, 2026 - Explore Iran's deployment of Maham-3 and Maham-7 mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil chokepoint, amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions.
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https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/22/politics/john-phelan-navy-secretary-leaving
US Navy Secretary Phelan fired as naval blockade of Iran continues | CNN Politics
Apr 23, 2026 - Secretary of the Navy John Phelan was ousted from his position Wednesday, six sources familiar with the matter told CNN, amid tension Defense Secretary Pete...
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https://www.twz.com/news-features/irans-key-naval-base-on-strait-of-hormuz-set-ablaze-from-strikes
Iran's Key Naval Base On Strait Of Hormuz Set Ablaze From Strikes
Mar 2, 2026 - President Donald Trump says that
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https://itbfx.com/news/naval-blockade-option-against-iran/
Naval Blockade Option Against Iran - ITB Broker
Apr 13, 2026 - in this news article we trek through the market and see what is going on. here we check Naval Blockade Option Against Iran news
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https://breakingdefense.com/2026/03/iran-conflict-shines-a-light-on-uks-stretched-naval-capabilities-analysts/
Iran conflict shines a light on UK’s ‘stretched’ naval capabilities: Analysts - Breaking Defense
Mar 18, 2026 - As France sends armada to aid in defensive operations, Britain opts for a much lighter maritime footprint – by choice or necessity.
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https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/22/politics/video/john-phelan-leaving-navy-secretary-vrtc-digvid
Navy secretary ousted as US naval blockade of Iran continues | CNN Politics
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan is leaving his position “effective immediately,” Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced. CNN’s Zachary Cohen reports.
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https://www.huffpost.com/entry/iran-strait-of-hormuz-control_n_69ea5446e4b0fe81a5285a91?origin=top-ad-recirc
Iran Seizes Vessel In Strait Of Hormuz, Defying U.S. Naval Superiority | HuffPost Latest News
Apr 24, 2026 - Iran flaunted its tightened grip over the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday with video of its commandos storming a huge cargo ship, after the collapse of peace...
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https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/592366/what-does-a-us-naval-blockade-of-iran-mean-for-oil-flows
What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows? | RNZ News
Apr 14, 2026 - It comes after peace talks in Islamabad between negotiators from the US and Iran ended without a deal.
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https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/02/russia-china-iran-hold-joint-naval-drills-strait-hormuz-what-know
Russia, China, Iran to hold joint naval drills in Strait of Hormuz: What to know - AL-MONITOR: The...
Feb 17, 2026 - The drills come as the three countries strengthen their ties amid growing US economic and military pressure on Iran.
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https://www.ibtimes.com/trump-says-us-will-impose-naval-blockade-strait-hormuz-after-iran-talks-fail-3801157
Trump Says U.S. Will Impose a Naval Blockade Of The Strait Of Hormuz After Iran Talks Fail | IBTimes
Apr 12, 2026 - President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the U.S. will impose a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the key waterway through which about 20% of the...
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https://euobserver.com/206132/france-to-lead-eu-naval-mission-to-protect-strait-of-hormuz-tankers-after-hot-phase-of-iran-war/
France to lead EU naval mission to protect Strait of Hormuz tankers after ‘hot phase’ of Iran war –...
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https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4370375/posts
Iran unveils enormous supply of naval suicide drones in chilling footage from underground ‘missile...
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https://nypost.com/2026/03/12/world-news/iran-unveils-enormous-supply-of-naval-suicide-drones-in-underground-missile-city/
Iran claims it has enormous supply of naval suicide drones in chilling footage from underground...
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https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-04-23/trump-likes-naval-blockade-but-iran-presents-big-differences-from-venezuela-cuba
Trump likes a naval blockade. But Iran presents big differences from Venezuela and Cuba - Los...
Apr 24, 2026 - Unlike Cuba or Venezuela, Iran choked off a crucial trade route for energy shipments, meaning the longer the standoff persists, the more the global economy...
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https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-us-blockade-hormuz/33740976.html
Is The US Naval Blockade On Iran Working? Yes And No.
The United States has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports since April 13. Is it working?
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https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-04-19/news-1MtBNYYe9zi/p.html
Iran says no talks with US while naval blockade remains: report - CGTN
Apr 19, 2026 - Iran has not yet decided to send a negotiating team and will not enter talks as long as a naval blockade remains in place, Iran's semi-official Tasnim news...
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https://editorials.voa.gov/a/iran-s-failure-to-make-peace-leads-to-u-s-naval-blockade/8137333.html
Iran's Failure to Make Peace Leads to U.S. Naval Blockade
The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on...
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https://www.iranintl.com/en/202604135100
What the US naval blockade would mean for Iran’s economy | Iran International
Apr 14, 2026 - The US naval blockade of Iran, which started on Monday, could rapidly cripple the country’s economy, cutting off most of its trade, halting oil exports and...
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https://www.kyivpost.com/post/67816
South Africa Defends Naval Drills With Iran, Russia as ‘Essential’
Jan 10, 2026 - South Africa once again aligns with Russia, China, and Iran.
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https://www.theamericanconservative.com/naval-expert-the-u-s-knew-iran-would-close-hormuz/
Naval Expert: The U.S. Knew Iran Would Close Hormuz - The American Conservative
Apr 5, 2026 - Sal Mercogliano talks to The American Conservative about the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the economic fallout.
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