<p>US officials told <i>The Wall Street Journal</i> on Tuesday that President Donald Trump has instructed aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran.</p><p>According to the report, Trump has in recent meetings opted to continue squeezing Iran’s economy and oil exports by preventing shipping to and from its ports. The sources stated that Trump believes that other options, including resuming bombing or walking away from the conflict, carry more risk than maintaining the blockade.</p> | Read More in News from Israel