Trump mulling extended Iran blockade as approval rating falls media

Iran Herald · April 29, 2026 Sanctions

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 US President Donald Trump has ordered a plan to prolong the blockade of Iranian ports in a bid to pressure Tehran towards a more favorable peace deal, despite his approval rating hitting record lows, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing sources.

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