According to The Wall Street Journal, Trump has told his aides to prepare for the scenario, with the goal of choking Iran's economy and forcing the regime to return to the negotiating table on the United States' terms
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According to The Wall Street Journal, Trump has told his aides to prepare for the scenario, with the goal of choking Iran's economy and forcing the regime to return to the negotiating table on the United States' terms
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11:08 AM • April 29 2026 IDT
U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed his aides to make preparations for an extended blockade of Iran, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, citing U.S. officials.
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