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Diplomatic Officials: U.S. Blockade of Iran Could Continue for Months
(Israel Hayom) Danny Zaken - The U.S. blockade of Iran's maritime trade, particularly its oil exports, "could continue for several months," diplomatic officials told Israel Hayom. The move to continue the blockade and tighten sanctions is not expected to be accompanied by a resumption of military activity against Iran. Trump is moving to continue an intense economic war based on the assumption that Iran is feeling the pain far more than the rest of the world. A senior U.S. official dealing with sanctions told Israel Hayom: "Even the most fanatical regime will not be able to survive for long without the ability to pay those who keep it alive." Trump formally notified Congress that the fighting has ended. But while the active fighting is over, the war is continuing by other means. At the same time, the flow of military supplies to the region continues, now focused on fully replenishing air defense systems. Meanwhile, inside Iran, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has led to a deliberate reduction in oil output because of a rapid decline in available storage capacity. According to a U.S. assessment, within a month, Iran will be forced to halt production at most of its oil wells. At the same time, salaries for a large share of state employees have been stopped or paid only partially.