US President Trump is expected to hear about updated military options for Iran from Pentagon officials on Thursday as he pressures Tehran into agreeing to a deal, CNN sources report

The reports indicate a potential escalation related to Iran as President Trump discusses military options with Pentagon officials, suggesting a continued focus on pressuring Tehran.

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  • He has told his top advisers in recent days he wants the US naval blockade of Iranian ports to continue, sources familiar with the talks said, and his team has begun laying the groundwork for such an extension, including a longer-term closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Trump has long indicated internally that he would prefer making a deal with the Iranians and avoid further kinetic attacks, the sources familiar with the matter said.
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This scenario could impact energy markets, particularly oil prices, given the significance of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane. Traders should consider this context when evaluating risk sentiment across equities and currencies in response to geopolitical tensions.

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