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On Iran—a dual blockade stalemate with three possible ways forward: 1) Endurance: mounting economic pressure on Iran and globally. 2) Interim deal: fully reopen the Strait with freedom of navigation. 3) Military pressure atop economic. Today on CNN with Jessica Dean.

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