World · 16 April 2026
Iran threatens to target Red Sea shipping if the US blockade continues
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Iran's military threatened shipping in the Red Sea if the United States continues its blockade of Iranian ports, opening a potential second maritime front beyond the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM says 'no vessels' have passed the blockade, but Iranian media reported four ships moved to and from Iranian waters on Wednesday. The Red Sea threat would hit a separate global trade artery.
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