Trump tells aides to prepare for lengthy Iran blockade
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-04-29 17:30 UTC+10:00
Section: World / Middle East
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Financial Markets, World News, US Politics, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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President Donald Trump has told his aides to prepare for an extended US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, The Wall Street Journal reported, as Washington looks to intensify economic pressure on Iran as the war enters its third month.
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