U.S. Blockade of Iran Under Pressure

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Iran’s armed forces have threatened to shut down all traffic in the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and Sea of Oman if the blockade continues.Military Buildup: The U.S. is deploying 10,000 additional troops to the Middle East, including the USS George H.W. Bush carrier strike group, to enforce the blockade.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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