President Trump orders extended blockade of Iran to force nuclear capitulation

5 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 29

Trump directed aides in a Monday Situation Room meeting to maintain the blockade, which has reduced Strait of Hormuz transits to their lowest since the war began and is straining Iran’s oil storage.
The blockade, part of Operation Epic Fury, is crushing Iran’s economy but prolongs conflict, raising global gas prices and hurting Trump’s poll numbers ahead of midterm elections.
Diplomatic talks remain stalled after Iran’s recent proposal was rejected for not addressing nuclear demands, while both sides believe time favors their position and regional mediators doubt a breakthrough is imminent.

Can Iran's 'resistance economy' outlast the global pain caused by the US blockade?

With diplomacy stalled and tensions high, what is the next move to prevent all-out war?

As Iran's economy freefalls, is its government closer to collapse or a nuclear breakout?

How will Iran's new Supreme Leader and the powerful IRGC reshape the nuclear standoff?

As a humanitarian crisis brews, can aid reach Iran's civilians without breaking the blockade?

With global oil supply slashed, what is the world's economic breaking point?