U.S. President Donald Trump told aides to prepare for a protracted blockade of Iran, The Wall Street Journal reported April 28, citing U.S. officials. After the report, Brent oil prices rose to nearly $117 per barrel, largely driven by the risk of prolonged disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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