President Trump instructs to prepare for extension of Iran blockade

US President Trump has instructed aides to prepare for an extension of the blockade on Iran to strike its economy and oil exports. US officials said that this decision was made after discussions in the White House Situation Room, and Trump believed that the risk of blockade was lower than military action or withdrawal. Senior officials have stated that these measures are limiting Iran's ability to store unsold oil and prompting it to re engage with Washington. Suzanne Maloney from the Brookings Institution stated that Iran may believe it can withstand pressure for a longer period of time than the United States.