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Middle East Eye • April 18, 2026 12:24

US forces turn 23 vessels back to Iran since blockade began, says military

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US forces turn 23 vessels back to Iran since blockade began, says military




Since the US imposed a blockade on Iranian ports and coastal areas earlier this week, 23 ships have complied with US forces orders to turn back toward Iran, the US military said on Saturday.


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