Trump tells aides to prepare for extended blockade of Iran, WSJ reports

U.S. ​President ​Donald Trump ‌has instructed aides ​to prepare for an ‌extended blockade of Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, ‌citing U.S. officials.

In recent meetings, ‌Trump opted to continue squeezing Iran's economy and oil exports ⁠by ​preventing ⁠shipping to and from its ports, ⁠the report said, adding that ​he believed that his other options, ⁠including resuming bombing or ⁠walking ​away from the conflict, carried more risk than ⁠maintaining the blockade.

Reuters could not ⁠immediately ⁠verify the report.