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August 13, 2026
U.S. to Implement Unprecedented Economic Measures Against Iran
- The U.S. plans to impose economic measures on Iran that are described as unprecedented.
- A naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz will continue to restrict Iranian ports.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asserts the military can maintain the blockade indefinitely.
- Concerns about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are raised by Rep. Mike Levin amid official denials of serious issues.
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- US can keep naval blockade on Iranian ports "indefinitely," Pentagon chief saysAug 13, 2026 at 4:15 PM · Reuters
- US eyes indefinite Iran naval blockade as oil supply shortfall deepensAug 13, 2026 at 10:01 PM · Reuters
- Bessent says US to apply measures never seen on IranAug 13, 2026 at 11:31 PM · Reuters
- U.S. to use economic tactics on Iran 'that have never been seen'; Navy works to relieve troubled carrier USS Abraham LincolnAug 14, 2026 at 1:30 AM · CNBC
- Oil steadies after US threatens to blockade Iran indefinitelyAug 14, 2026 at 1:37 AM · Reuters