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WASHINGTON — The U.S. military blockade of Iran’s ports will eventually deprive Tehran of crucial oil revenue, but the regime could likely withstand the pressure for months without a major economic crisis or lasting damage to its oil fields,

The U.S. and Iran are locked in a standoff that will only break when one side decides it can no longer tolerate the pain. Who will move is unclear.

The U.S. military has boarded another commercial vessel during its blockade of Iran’s ports, but unlike in previous cases, the ship was ultimately allowed to carry on its way.

After three weeks, is the U.S. blockade working? NPR's Michel Martin asks Miad Maleki, a former senior Treasury official who designed pressure campaigns specifically for Iran.

U.S. military forces have redirected 91 commercial ships and disabled four vessels during the Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Even as Iran maintains its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, the Islamic Republic increasingly finds itself squeezed by an American blockade threatening its oil industry.

Muslims in Mali's capital face challenges celebrating Eid al-Adha due to a blockade by armed groups linked to al-Qaida