Trump tells aides to prepare for extended blockade of Iran, WSJ reports
President Trump has directed his aides to prepare for a prolonged blockade of Iran. This strategy aims to further restrict Iran's economy and oil exports by limiting shipping activities. Trump believes that maintaining the blockade is less risky than other military options.
- ▪Trump has instructed aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran.
- ▪The blockade aims to squeeze Iran's economy and oil exports.
- ▪Trump considers the blockade less risky than resuming bombing or withdrawing from the conflict.
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- ▪ Trump tells aides to prepare for lengthy Iran blockade — The Sydney Morning Herald
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as he and First Lady Melaia Trump host Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla during a State Dinner in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, April 28. AFP-YonhapU.S. President Donald Trump has instructed aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing U.S. officials.In recent meetings, Trump opted to continue squeezing Iran's economy and oil exports by preventing shipping to and from its ports, the report said, adding that he believed that his other options, including resuming bombing or walking away from the conflict, carried more risk than maintaining the blockade.Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
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