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US completes new strikes against Iran amid more shipping disruptions

U.S. Central Command said it is maintaining a naval blockade against Iran, even as Kuwait and Bahrain reported intercepting additional Iranian projectiles.

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The U.S. military said it has completed a new round of strikes against Iran as disruptions to shipping continue, according to CNBC Markets.

U.S. Central Command said it continues to enforce a naval blockade against Iran, while Kuwait and Bahrain reported intercepting more Iranian projectiles.

The reports also pointed to ongoing disruptions in the shipping environment tied to the broader escalation.

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CNBC MarketsU.S. military says it has completed the latest round of strikes against Iran, amid more disruptions to shipping
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