United States19 Apr
Trump Announces Iran Blockade
Iran's ambassador to Pakistan has condemned the US naval blockade of Iran as a violation of international law.
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Iran's ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, has issued a sharp condemnation of the ongoing US naval blockade of Iran. The envoy accused the United States of violating international law, threatening Iran with further escalation, and imposing collective punishment on the Iranian people. His statement, posted on social media, underscores Tehran's diplomatic push to rally international opposition to the US-led military and economic pressure campaign. The ambassador's remarks come as the blockade continues to disrupt global shipping and energy markets.
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19 Apr@FaytuksNetwork
The RAINE turned back short of crossing the blockade, while the AV AQUAMARINE continued on, with the latter only on the UANI sanctions list and not on OFAC.
19 Apr@Worldsource24
Senator Lindsey Graham has publicly urged President Trump to take control of the Strait of Hormuz, calling the blockade 'brilliant' and arguing it would give the US 'all the cards.'
19 Apr@clashreport
Senator Lindsey Graham has publicly urged President Trump to maintain control of the Strait of Hormuz and keep the naval blockade in place.
19 Apr@Osint613
Senator Lindsey Graham publicly praised the blockade's economic impact on Iran and urged President Trump to take control of the Strait of Hormuz.
19 Apr@Worldsource24
Iran's ambassador to Pakistan has publicly condemned the US blockade, accusing Washington of violating international law and disguising aggression with diplomatic rhetoric.
19 AprMiddle East Spectator — MES
The condemnation was issued specifically by Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, on social media platform X.
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