US military boards cargo ship suspected of heading to Iran
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 17:08 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
The US military has boarded a commercial vessel during its blockade of Iran's ports, but ultimately allowed it to continue on its journey. Reuters reports that the move was aimed at cutting off Iran's access to international financial markets.
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