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April 29, 2026
Trump Plans Prolonged Blockade of Iran
- Donald Trump is pushing for an extension of the naval blockade on Iran, aiming to increase economic pressure without escalating military action.
- The blockade's impact has driven U.S. gas prices up and contributed to concerns about its political ramifications for Trump ahead of the elections.
- Trump remains skeptical of Iran's peace proposals, insisting that nuclear discussions must be prioritized before any agreements can be made.
4 Sources
- Iran-US war latest: Trump reportedly tells officials to prepare for long blockade in Strait of HormuzApr 29, 2026 at 4:32 AM · Independent
- Exclusive: Trump rejects Iran's offer, says blockade stays until nuclear dealApr 29, 2026 at 3:51 PM · Axios
- Trump sees blockade extension as best option for forcing Iran back to the negotiating tableApr 29, 2026 at 6:18 PM · CNN
- Trump says blockade will stay until Iran makes nuclear dealApr 29, 2026 at 10:54 PM · NBC