Trump tells aides to prepare for lengthy Iran blockade
President Donald Trump has instructed his aides to prepare for a prolonged US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to restrict Iran's oil exports and increase economic pressure. The move comes as the conflict between the US and Iran enters its third month, with maritime traffic in the region remaining highly disrupted. While Iran has proposed an interim deal to reopen the strait, Trump has rejected the offer, calling it insincere, and insists on maintaining the blockade.
- ▪President Trump decided to continue pressuring Iran by blocking vessels to and from its ports, avoiding renewed bombing or withdrawal.
- ▪The US blockade targets Iran's oil revenue, while Iran keeps the Strait of Hormuz largely closed to other maritime traffic.
- ▪Iran has proposed reopening the strait in exchange for ending the blockade, but Trump rejected the offer, claiming Iran is not negotiating in good faith.
- ▪Mediators in Pakistan expect Iran to submit a revised peace proposal in the coming days, according to CNN.
- ▪Brent crude prices rose for a seventh consecutive session, closing above $111 due to ongoing supply disruptions in the region.
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| Publication time | Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +1000 |
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