https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-s-gamble-tehran-attacks-us-warships-as-blockade-squeezes-its-economyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-s-gamble-tehran-attacks-us-warships-as-blockade-squeezes-its-economyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-s-gamble-tehran-attacks-us-warships-as-blockade-squeezes-its-economy#u65988Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:47:00 +0000Iran launched missile attacks targeting United States Navy warships three times in a single week, signaling a sharp escalation by Tehran. The military actions coincide with an economic blockade that continues to squeeze the Iranian economy. Tehran recently fired new electro-optical missiles, demonstrating an improved ballistic weapon capable of hunting targets without GPS. These close-call attacks put American naval forces on alert as the regional standoff intensifies.Why it mattersThe escalation follows an economic blockade that has placed severe pressure on Tehran. Iran maintains that its im