President Trump has directed aides to prepare for a prolonged naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to choke Iran’s oil exports and force concessions without triggering wider conflict. This strategy is causing global energy disruptions, with rising gasoline prices impacting American consumers and forcing other nations to scramble for alternative supplies.
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