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US and Israel discuss land blockade to increase economic pressure on Iran
Image credit: Maan Wire (EN)
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The United States and Israel are discussing the possibility of imposing a land blockade to expand economic pressure on Iran, the Ma'an news agency reported, citing Britain's Telegraph newspaper. The measure would represent an escalation of existing sanctions against Tehran and would target Iranian economic interests through restricted access to trade routes.
Details regarding the scope, timeline, or specific implementation of such a blockade were not disclosed. The reported discussions come as tensions between Iran and Israel remain elevated in the region.
