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Trump mulling extended Iran blockade as approval rating falls – media
The US president sees the option as preferable to active hostilities or a retreat, even as gas prices continue to grow, according to the WSJ
Apr 29, 2026 13:32
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Apr 29, 2026 03:12
Iran using Hormuz as ‘economic nuclear weapon’ – Rubio
The US will not allow Tehran to control the critical chokepoint, the secretary of state has said
Apr 28, 2026 07:42
Top Iranian diplomat arrives in Russia (VIDEO)
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has already visited Pakistan and Oman to “closely coordinate” with regional partners
Apr 27, 2026 02:59
US to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian mine-laying boats in Strait of Hormuz – Trump
The US president claims to have “total control” of the waterway amid stalled talks
Apr 24, 2026 17:02
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