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Iran war live: US eyes indefinite Iran naval blockade 

13 August 2026
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By Ali Mustafa, Alex Milan Durie and Mohammed R Mhawish

Published On 14 Aug 202614 Aug 2026

  • US Vice President JD Vance outlines Washington’s key objectives in the Iran conflict as keeping energy prices stable for Americans, preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons and securing a stronger US position.
  • US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says that the US can sustain its blockade against Iran “indefinitely”.

 

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