16 APR 2026
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US official: Blockade squeezing Iran's economy

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 02:11 UTC · 2 sources

White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller has publicly reinforced the Trump administration's economic warfare strategy against Iran. He stated the naval blockade is "squeezing the economic life out of the Iranian regime" and warned the United States has the capacity to continue the embargo indefinitely if Iran chooses the wrong path. This statement underscores the administration's commitment to maintaining maximum pressure on Tehran through sustained maritime and economic isolation.

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TGRerum Novarum // Intel, Breaking News, and Alerts 🇺🇸view21h ago
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Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 02:11 UTC · First reported: 21h ago