If Iran concedes to the US blockade of its oil exports, it could signal that Tehran sees a bigger ceasefire deal is at hand

While US military says it will blockade Iranian ports only, move would have ripples worldwide, according to analysts.

Analysts believe plan to target Iran’s economic lifeline is well within US Navy’s capabilities, but warn this may prompt a military response.

Trump says Beijing ‘would like to see this ended’ as the US moves to stop vessels transiting to and from Iranian ports.

Analysts say that Iran has already moved vast quantities of its oil offshore and a full blockade would be complex to implement

If Iran concedes to the US blockade of its oil exports, it could signal that Tehran sees a bigger ceasefire deal is at hand

Analysts say that Iran has already moved vast quantities of its oil offshore and a full blockade would be complex to implement