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US Reimposes Iranian Port Blockade, Tightens Oil Sanctions

8/30/2026

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The United States reimposed a military blockade on Iranian ports and renewed oil sanctions in mid-July 2026.
Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz recovered to about two-thirds of pre-war levels, Bloomberg reported.
Iran’s economy is projected to shrink over 5 % in 2026, with inflation near 70 %.
A Labor Ministry official said more than one million Iranian jobs vanished in the war’s first three months.

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The United States reimposed a military blockade on Iranian ports and renewed oil sanctions in mid-July 2026.
Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz recovered to about two-thirds of pre-war levels, Bloomberg reported.
Iran’s economy is projected to shrink over 5 % in 2026, with inflation near 70 %.
A Labor Ministry official said more than one million Iranian jobs vanished in the war’s first three months.