The United States has significantly ramped up its naval operations in the Persian Gulf, implementing a stricter and more aggressive maritime blockade against Iranian oil exports. This move, a cornerstone of the 'maximum pressure' campaign, aims to completely collapse Iran's economy by severing its energy lifeline.
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U.S. Navy boarding team approaches a weathered oil tanker in a high-stakes, tense interception in the Persian Gulf