Trump preparing for extended blockade against Iran

On Monday, United States President Donald Trump told aides in a meeting that he wants to continue blockading Iran to weaken its economy and force it to negotiate a deal. The next day, according to Axios, he met with executives from major oil and gas companies to discuss the ongoing spike in energy prices, which may continue for weeks to come. The potential for a quick end to the Iran war seems to be perpetually slipping over the horizon, which means the global effects will continue to intensify.