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U.S. Says Iran Blockade and Navy Rotation Continue After Attacks

8/14/2026

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The United States said it can keep an Iran blockade and rotate Navy ships after two were attacked on August 13-14.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company blamed Iran for the two vessel hits on August 13.
Kpler logged nine ships on August 13 and two on August 14, below the pre-war average of over 130.
President Donald Trump said U.S. controls the strait while Brent rose to $87 and WTI to $81.

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The United States said it can keep an Iran blockade and rotate Navy ships after two were attacked on August 13-14.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company blamed Iran for the two vessel hits on August 13.
Kpler logged nine ships on August 13 and two on August 14, below the pre-war average of over 130.
President Donald Trump said U.S. controls the strait while Brent rose to $87 and WTI to $81.