US Blockade of Iranian Ports: Explained
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Key Takeaways
- US to restrict Iranian oil exports
- Blockade aimed at crippling Iran's economy
- US move to isolate Iran from global markets
The United States has announced plans to blockade Iranian ports, a move aimed at crippling the country's oil exports.
BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the blockade will work.