Trump tells aides to prepare for extended blockade of Iran, WSJ reports
U.S. President Donald Trump has directed his aides to prepare for a prolonged blockade of Iran, according to the Wall Street Journal, as part of efforts to pressure Iran's economy and limit oil exports. Trump reportedly views the blockade as a lower-risk option compared to military escalation or disengagement. Reuters has not independently verified the report.
- ▪President Donald Trump instructed his aides to plan for an extended blockade of Iran.
- ▪The blockade aims to restrict shipping to and from Iranian ports to further pressure its economy and oil exports.
- ▪Trump reportedly sees the blockade as less risky than resuming military strikes or withdrawing from the conflict.
- ▪The Wall Street Journal cited U.S. officials in its report, which Reuters has not yet verified.
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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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