President Donald Trump orders aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran, a high-stakes effort to force the regime to abandon its nuclear program. The move marks a significant escalation in U.S. policy toward Tehran.
President Donald Trump has directed his administration to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran, aiming to pressure the Iranian government regarding its nuclear program.
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President Donald Trump has directed his administration to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran, aiming to pressure the Iranian government regarding its nuclear program.
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