diplomacyApr 29, 2026

Trump urges Iran to sign deal, mulls longer blockade

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US President Donald Trump has discussed how to mitigate the effects of a possible months-long US blockade of Iran's ports with US oil companies, a White House official says, as the president urged Iran to "get smart soon" and sign a deal.

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US President Donald Trump has discussed how to mitigate the effects of a possible months-long US blockade of Iran's ports with US oil companies, a White House official says, as the president urged Iran to "get smart soon" and sign a deal. Tuesday's talks with oil executives follo…

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