Event Brief
Trump: blockade would make Iran oil 'explode' this week
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Summary: Trump said his blockade would cause Iran's oil industry to 'explode' this week, but timing is uncertain.
WHO: Trump
WHAT: Trump claimed a blockade would cause Iran's oil industry to 'explode'
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 8:29 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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