The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced in a statement on Sunday that a complete naval blockade will be imposed on all Iranian ports starting at 10 AM Eastern Time on Monday. This action is aimed at ensuring regional security and safeguarding global shipping routes, and it will have a direct impact on Iran’s commercial activities. Officials say this step has been taken to prevent regional crises.
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