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Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: July 13, 2026Country: Iran

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The US military says the reinstated naval blockade of Iran will begin on Tuesday. Air defences are activated in Bandar Abbas and explosions are reported there. Houthis claim to target Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport. Senator Murphy criticizes Trump for 'spiralling incompetence'.

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