US President Trump says Iron Gate has shut off most trade with Iran
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IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi said Washington had previously predicted Iran's economic collapse within two weeks, but this did not occur, according to Middle East Eye. Adm Brad Cooper said the task force strengthens the success of the maritime blockade against Iran, according to The National. US President Donald Trump claimed that, together with the blockade, Iron Gate had shut off almost all trade into and out of Iran, according to The National.
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IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi states: IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi said Washington had previously predicted Iran's economic collapse within two weeks, but this did not occur.
Adm Brad Cooper states: Adm Brad Cooper said the task force strengthens the success of the maritime blockade against Iran.
Donald Trump states: US President Donald Trump claimed that, together with the blockade, Iron Gate had shut off almost all trade into and out of Iran.
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Middle East Eye
T2 · established media · independent · international
The National
T2 · established media · state media · international
TRT World
T2 · established media · public broadcaster · international
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