July 13th, 2026 - 08:49 GMT
ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump has formally notified Congress of his decision to resume military pressure and sanctions against Iran, including the reinstatement of what he described as a targeted "Iranian blockade" in the Strait of Hormuz, as regional tensions intensified following Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia. In a statement, Trump said the renewed blockade would apply exclusively to Iranian vessels and entities linked to Tehran while ...
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