The Memo: Trump rolls the dice with blockade of Iran
The Hill
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President Trump is rolling the dice again in relation to Iran.
His order for the Navy to block ships as they go to and from Iranian ports is pushing the conflict into a new cycle of escalation.
Trump is adamant he can use renewed pressure to force Tehran to make concessions that it has refused so far…
- First Thing: US starts naval blockade of Iranian ports after deadline passes The Guardian —
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- David Blair: Donald Trump’s ruthless blockade will lock the US into a war of attrition with a stubborn Iran Irish Independent —
- US begins Iran port blockade, oil prices ease on hopes for dialogue The Straits Times —
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