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Deccan Chronicleoriginal publisher not identifiedApr 16, 2026International

Iran Threatens to Disrupt Gulf Trade in Response to US Naval Blockade

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's remarks about financial actions were criticized by Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson.

Iran Threatens to Disrupt Gulf Trade in Response to US Naval Blockade
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Iran threatens to disrupt Gulf trade in response to a US naval blockade, while US-Iran peace talks mediated by Pakistan face uncertainty with no new dates set. The US has imposed new sanctions on Iran and intensified military pressure in the region.

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