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US forces resumed the naval blockade against vessels transiting to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas on Tuesday.
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JON GAMBRELL

Iran vows to halt Mideast energy exports amid US blockade

The threats from Tehran came as the US intensified its airstrike campaign on Wednesday with region looking to edge back towards all-out war.

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