Trump says Iran is 'choking like a stuffed pig', as he mulls extending blockade
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 16:24 UTC
- Sources: Middle East Eye
US President Donald Trump stated that Iran is struggling due to the US blockade, comparing it to an animal 'choking like a stuffed pig'. Reuters reports this comes as Trump considers extending the blockade.
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