Blockade

Iran believes it has won the war by asserting its control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Middle East Forum Observer
No, a Blockade Will Not Be Enough to Bring Down Iran
U.S. Desperation to Stabilize the Global Economy and the Ceasefire Increased Iran’s Stockpile of Will
April 14, 2026
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Shay Khatiri
President Donald Trump in the White House East Room.
Middle East Forum Observer
Trump’s Blockade Would Hit Iran’s Economy and Military Recovery
The Blockage Would Cut Roughly $280 Million a Day in Iran’s Export Revenues and Disrupt Another $160 Million in Imports
April 13, 2026
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Mardo Soghom