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A U.S. military blockade of Iran's ports takes effect. What does that mean?

A U.S. blockade of Iranian ports has gone into effect Monday, while President Trump claims Iran wants to make a deal.

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Jackie Northam
Jackie Northam is NPR's International Affairs Correspondent. She is a veteran journalist who has spent three decades reporting on conflict, geopolitics, and life across the globe - from the mountains of Afghanistan and the desert sands of Saudi Arabia, to the gritty prison camp at Guantanamo Bay and the pristine beauty of the Arctic.
Tom Bowman
Tom Bowman is a NPR National Desk reporter covering the Pentagon.