How will the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports work, and what will it achieve?

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The U.S. military has initiated a blockade across the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, a move experts say is an act of war with potential for serious escalation in the midst of a ceasefire.

U.S. Central Command says it is targeting all vessels traveling to and from Iran as of Monday morning

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U.S. Navy Blockades Iranian Ports