politics
U.S. to use economic tactics on Iran 'that have never been seen'; Navy works to relieve troubled carrier USS Abraham Lincoln
"It will be a combination of economic isolation like the world has never seen before, and the continued blockade in the Strait of Hormuz that will keep anything from going in or out of the Iranian ports," Bessent said.
TL;DR
- The U.S. Treasury Secretary announced unprecedented economic measures and isolation for Iran.
- A continued blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is part of the plan to restrict Iranian ports.
- The U.S. military can maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, according to the Defense Secretary.
- The USS George Washington strike group is en route to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed for over 250 days.
- Reports of poor conditions aboard the Lincoln, including mold, broken facilities, and supply shortages, were raised by a Congressman.
- Pentagon officials refuted claims of a deadly brawl aboard the carrier, which were reported by Iranian media.