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The Sunday GuardianApr 12, 2026

US Iran Israel Latest Update: ‘Enjoy the Current Pump Figures’ — Iranian Official Mocks US Blockade; Trump Says Gas Prices May Remain High Through November Midterms

Senator Mark Warner questioned the strategic logic of the blockade, arguing it might fail to lower gas prices or pressure Iran.

US Iran Israel Latest Update: ‘Enjoy the Current Pump Figures’ — Iranian Official Mocks US Blockade; Trump Says Gas Prices May Remain High Through November Midterms
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President Trump acknowledges that gas prices may remain high through the 2026 midterms following his decision to implement a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after failed peace talks with Iran.

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