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Trump warns Iran blockade could last months, sending oil soaring
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Analysis Summary
Trump told officials the US naval blockade of Iran could continue for months, with oil prices hitting four-year highs around $120 per barrel as a result. The blockade has trapped roughly 69 million barrels of Iranian oil worth over $6 billion, but CENTCOM says it's working better than bombing would. The humanitarian cost is already severe — the UN warned the war and blockade could push 30 million people into poverty across 160 countries, while Lebanese soldiers were wounded in fresh Israeli strikes despite a ceasefire.
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“Trump said a US naval blockade against Iran could last months”
Confirmed by AFP/BSS article, Reuters, WSJ via JPost, CNBC, WaPo, and Axios reporting.
“Oil prices spiked to their highest level in more than four years”
Article states Brent hit $122.53, WaPo confirms 'level not seen since just after Russia's Ukraine invasion' (early 2022).
“CENTCOM redirected the 42nd commercial vessel attempting to violate the blockade”
Directly cited from CENTCOM's public X post per article. Official statement from military command.
“41 tankers with 69 million barrels of oil that Iran cannot sell, valued at over $6 billion”
CENTCOM statement citing specific figures. CNBC independently reports Iran has one month of storage capacity.
“Diplomacy between Iran and US is at a standstill after false starts”
Multiple sources confirm failed negotiation attempts, VP Vance turned back from Pakistan trips, uncertainty about who speaks for Iran.
“Trump discussed efforts to continue blockade for months while minimizing impact on American consumers”
White House official statement cited in article. Axios confirms Trump told aides to prepare for extended blockade.
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