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naval blockade as “unlawful and criminal” and saying it amounted to “war crime and crime against humanity”. Despite the public denials, Iranian sources earlier on Sunday indicated a delegation was expected in Pakistan on Tuesday
blockaded Iranian ports since April 13 in a bid to disrupt Tehran’s oil exports and access to foreign currency. UK-based maritime intelligence company Lloyd’s List said on Monday that at least four