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US says to blockade Iran ports: What could be the consequences?

The US military said it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports Monday, after talks between the warring sides in Pakistan collapsed, and despite the Iranian military warning that it would treat any such action as an act of piracy. President Donald Trump wants to use the blockade to stop Iran from collecting transit fees and to cut off its oil revenue.
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  • The US military said it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports Monday, after talks between the warring sides in Pakistan collapsed, and despite the Iranian military warning that it would treat any such action as an act of piracy. FRANCE 24's International... S1
  • President Donald Trump wants to use the blockade to stop Iran from collecting transit fees and to cut off its oil revenue. Oil prices rose sharply after the announcement. Follow DW for more. S2
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