Iran Threatens Red Sea and Gulf Trade
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-15 08:32 UTC
- Sources: Deutsche Welle
Iran's military has threatened to disrupt trade in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf if a US naval blockade continues. Meanwhile, Israel and Hezbollah are trading attacks.
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