Trump said his blockade would cause Iran's oil industry to 'explode' this week. Why that won't happen
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-04-30 22:16 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Iran, Energy, World News, US Politics, Business & Economy
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Locked in a standoff with Iran that will break only when economic pain is no longer tolerable, President Donald Trump may have to maintain his naval blockade against Iran for weeks — forcing serious economic consequences on the world.
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