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US Navy intercepts 70 Iranian-linked merchant vessels amid naval blockade
Interfax·US · IR·about 16 hours ago
The U.S. military has reportedly shifted its posture in the Strait of Hormuz to neutralize Iranian asymmetric threats, including mobile radars, drones, and cruise missiles. The analysis suggests a transition from reactive defense to active deterrence, though the specific tactical adjustments remain classified. This development is significant as it challenges the long-standing Iranian strategic deterrent of disrupting global energy transit.
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