# US warns Iran of stepped-up economic pressure as two more ships attacked in Hormuz

https://mins.news/en/item/22091

- Reuters, 2026-08-14 11:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-warns-iran-it-will-step-up-economic-pressure-two-more-ships-attacked-hormuz-2026-08-14/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a7ef66b325a7500012aa2ce

> Transit through the Strait of Hormuz appeared close to a standstill after two additional ships were attacked there. The United States said it could keep a naval blockade of Iran in place indefinitely.

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