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EEUU detiene a otro buque comercial que intentaba llegar a Irán
- US forces detain a second merchant vessel trying to breach Iran's port blockade in the Gulf of Oman.
- The vessel, Lian Star, was flagged to Gambia and ignored over 20 warnings before entering an Iranian port.
- The blockade began April 17 in response to Iran’s actions after a broader regional conflict.
- Six ships have been detained and another was allowed to continue under the blockade.
- Iran says any transit must be approved, maintaining that the regime controls movement through the strait.
- The U.S. aims to curb Iran’s access to cash and tighten maritime traffic amid a fragile ceasefire.
- A Qatar official signaled opposition to charging transit fees used for mine clearance, potentially aiding normal traffic.
- Officials said there has been no mined threat reported in the strait so far.
- The region faces economic strain as shipments slow, affecting oil, gas, and fertilizer supply chains.
- The news comes as U.S. authorities pursue talks to extend a 60-day ceasefire window for Iran’s nuclear program.
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