Reports say President Trump told aides to prepare for a lengthy U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The instruction signals planning for an extended disruption of a key shipping lane and raises the risk of sustained military friction or Iranian retaliation. That prospect amplifies market concerns about prolonged oil-supply shocks and heightens urgency among U.S. partners working on contingency plans.
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