A US naval blockade of Iranian ports is likely to squeeze Iran's oil output in the coming weeks but claims it will throw the Islamic republic into economic free fall remain premature, analysts say.After weeks of bombing and counter-strikes, focus has shifted to the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, which ordinarily carries around a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas.
Iran economy looks set to withstand US naval blockade
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Sun 13:08 - ANSA Top News
Tehran, the US is violating the truce with an illegal naval blockade
Sun 13:08 - ANSA Mondo
Tehran, the US is violating the truce with an illegal naval blockade
Mon 02:11 - Middle East Eye
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Mon 22:50 - PBS Newshour
Retired admiral breaks down U.S. strategy behind naval blockade
Tue 07:29 - Die Welt
“The Russians are attacking there with glide bombs.”
Tue 21:48 - ANSA Top News
Tehran, the extension of the truce is a ploy for a surprise attack
Thu 10:00 - Al-Monitor
Iran economy looks set to withstand US naval blockade