U.S. Military Claims to Have Completely Cut Off Iran's Maritime Import and Export Trade

Odaily News Late Tuesday local time, U.S. Central Command Commander Brad Cooper stated, "The blockade of Iranian ports has been fully implemented. Since the blockade measures were put in place, in less than 36 hours, the U.S. military has completely cut off Iran's maritime import and export trade." Cooper said it is estimated that 90% of Iran's economy relies on international maritime trade. (Jin10)