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Trump tells aides to prepare for lengthy Hormuz blockade, WSJ says
The plan would intensify pressure on Tehran by disrupting shipping and oil exports, as Brent crude rose above $111 a barrel, officials said.
- President Donald Trump has ordered aides to prepare for a prolonged maritime pressure campaign against Iran, including a potential extended blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Wall Street Journal.
- Notably, Iran submitted a proposal through Pakistan to ease maritime restrictions before discussing nuclear issues, but Washington rejected the request, opting for sustained economic pressure on Tehran.
- Trump claimed on Tuesday that Iran is in a "state of collapse" and has requested the Strait of Hormuz be opened "as soon as possible" amid internal leadership uncertainty.
- During a White House state dinner, Trump told King Charles III and First Lady Melania Trump that the United States "militarily defeated" Iran, adding the King "agrees with me even more than I do" on nuclear weapons.
- Rising economic pressure on Tehran aims to disrupt trade flows linked to key ports, as Trump believes internal divisions within Iranian leadership regarding talks with Washington will eventually resolve.
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