US expands Iran blockade to target dark fleet ships worldwide

Source: Washington Examiner · Bias: Center Right

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The United States has broadened its naval blockade of Iran, authorizing the search and seizure of vessels tied to Tehran’s dark fleet anywhere in the world, according to a new update from U.S. Naval Forces Central Command. “In addition to enforcing the blockade, all Iranian vessels, vessels with active OFAC sanctions, and vessels suspected of […]

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US expands Iran blockade to target dark fleet ships worldwide
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US expands Iran blockade to target dark fleet ships worldwide

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The United States has broadened its naval blockade of Iran, authorizing the search and seizure of vessels tied to Tehran’s dark fleet anywhere in the world, according to a new update from U.S. Naval Forces Central Command. “In addition to enforcing the blockade, all Iranian vessels, vessels with active OFAC sanctions, and vessels suspected of […]