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You could not make it up.

  • The US blockade of Iranian ports is in effect, but President Donald Trump says there is still plenty of room for Iran to make a deal.
  • Iran accuses the US of committing piracy as thousands of Iranians rally in Tehran against the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump Blockade Threatens Iran’s Military-Industrial Complex

The blockade officially began at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time on Monday.

President Donald Trump’s blockade of Iran could be poised to deliver a staggering blow to the Iranian economy, including the cash flows needed by the regime to pay the host of soldiers and thugs it requires to stay in power.

“The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman,” the statement said.

More about Russia’s offer to take Iran’s enriched uranium

The Kremlin has reiterated its readiness to help Iran hand over its highly enriched uranium to Russia, which is capable of accommodating it.

For many years, Russia has been one of the key countries participating in the negotiation process on Iran’s nuclear programme.

It has repeatedly offered to export excess enriched uranium from Iran, process it and return it in the form of nuclear fuel for nuclear power plants.

Still, Iran hasn’t accepted the offer.