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EPISODE · Jul 15, 2026 · 5 MIN

Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes

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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned the US to brace for the immediate closure of all other regional trade and energy export corridors. The explicit threat came directly after US Central Command (Centcom) launched multiple fresh waves of daytime and overnight military strikes against Iranian coastlines and domestic infrastructure.As geopolitical tensions rapidly degrade into open conflict, both nations are aggressively escalating their economic and military countermeasures.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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