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100 ships redirected amid naval blockade of Iran ports, Strait of Hormuz: Centcom

U. S. Central Command (Centcom) said Saturday it has redirected more than 100 commercial vessels as part of the ongoing naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, calling the move a “milestone” as tensions persist in the region. Since the blockade began in April at President Trump‘s d...

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Left / center-left100 ships redirected amid naval blockade of Iran ports, Strait of Hormuz: Centcom

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Right / center-rightSen. Cotton: Sanction Backers of Iran's Hormuz Toll Booth

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The Hill HomeNews report · May 23, 2:43 PM

100 ships redirected amid naval blockade of Iran ports, Strait of Hormuz: Centcom

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U. S. Central Command (Centcom) said Saturday it has redirected more than 100 commercial vessels as part of the ongoing naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, calling the...

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The New York TimesNews report · May 23, 7:47 AM

The Risks of Iran’s Threat to Control the Strait of Hormuz

Iran is trying to assert its control over the strait by charging for passage. Experts say it is unlikely to happen, but the threat has unsettled the shipping industry.

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NewsmaxNews report · May 22, 11:19 PM

Sen. Cotton: Sanction Backers of Iran's Hormuz Toll Booth

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The chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee has asked the Treasury Department to sanction any nation cooperating with Iran in forcing commercial vessels to comply with a new protocol...

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Atlantic CouncilThink tank/policy paper · May 21, 11:09 PM

With the Strait of Hormuz closed, the Panama Canal is busier than ever. It should use this windfall wisely.

Panama must use its revenues smartly by reinvesting in upkeep and in solutions that efficiently use the limited water resources.

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May 21, 11:09 PM: Atlantic Council joined the source map.

May 22, 11:19 PM: Newsmax joined the source map.

May 23, 7:47 AM: The New York Times joined the source map.

May 23, 2:43 PM: The Hill Home joined the source map.

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