strikeApr 29, 2026

Middle-East Crisis: Hormuz Blockade To Continue? Trump Weighs Longer Pressure Campaign

Summary

US President Donald Trump has asked aides to prepare for a prolonged blockade of Iran, choosing sustained economic pressure instead of widening the conflict or stepping back, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

Source: Soumil Kamat — Read the full report

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Soumil KamatBy Soumil Kamat
US President Donald Trump has asked aides to prepare for a prolonged blockade of Iran, choosing sustained economic pressure instead of widening the conflict or stepping back, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. The move sharpens focus on the Strait of Hormuz, one of th…

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