White House: Trump discussed potential months-long Iran blockade with oil industry

A White House official stated that U.S. President Donald Trump has discussed with oil companies measures that could sustain a blockade of Iran for several months if necessary, Walter Bloomberg reported. The meeting was also attended by White House Chief of Staff Suzy Wiles, Treasury Secretary Vasant, and Vice President Vance. The official said President Trump discussed how to maintain the blockade for months while minimizing the impact on U.S. consumers, in addition to measures already taken to stabilize global oil markets.