According to france24_en, US forces on Tuesday reimposed a naval blockade to prevent ships from sailing to or from Iran's ports and conducted strikes against the country for a fourth day in response to Tehran's attacks on commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz and on Gulf facilities.
Developing2 sources: Dawn, France 24?
US reimposes naval blockade on Iran, launches fourth day of strikes
The escalation tightens the noose around Iranian maritime trade and heightens risk for commercial shipping in the Gulf, following failed diplomatic efforts in Doha.
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