US plans unprecedented economic squeeze on Iran with indefinite blockade
TL;DR
The United States says it will impose unprecedented economic measures to isolate Iran in conjunction with a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, as the Navy rotates carrier groups and prepares to relieve the USS Lincoln with the USS George Washington; officials deny reports of severe conditions aboard Lincoln, while lawmakers express concerns about sailors’ welfare and Iranian media claims of casualties are rebutted by CENTCOM.
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