Iran war: Pezeshkian says US blockade 'doomed to fail,' Centcom admiral argues otherwise

Iran's president has said the US naval blockade both violates international law and will not succeed. The US military, meanwhile, is hailing its efficacy impeding oil shipments. Crude prices remain volatile. DW has more.

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Iran war: Pezeshkian says US blockade 'doomed to fail,' Centcom admiral argues otherwise

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