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Trump eyes prolonged Iran port blockade while talks stall and coalition plans expand
International
Published on 30 April 2026
Pakistan is mediating as the US weighs longer blockade terms
US officials are reportedly discussing a prolonged blockade of Iran’s ports with oil companies as efforts to de-escalate the conflict stall. With talks going nowhere, Pakistan is acting as a mediator between Washington and Tehran. The US is also pushing for an international coalition to protect shipping and ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
- US officials weigh extending an Iran port blockade
- Oil companies are involved in blockade discussions
- Pakistan is mediating between the US and Iran
- A coalition is sought to secure Hormuz shipping
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