Why Trump’s naval blockade of Iran is likely to fail amid market shock, military limits, and weak allied backing

Businessday | 20-04-2026 06:53pm |

The decision by Donald Trump to impose a naval blockade on Iran marks a dramatic escalation in U.S. strategy in the Middle East. Framed as a show of strength following the collapse of negotiations in Islamabad, the move is intended to choke Iran’s oil exports and force political concessions. Yet beneath the surface, the blockade

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