South China Morning Post (SCMP)

**Trump Warns Iran: Surrender or Face Months of Blockade; Oil Hits $119**

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**Trump Warns Iran: Surrender or Face Months of Blockade; Oil Hits $119**
US President Donald Trump warned Tehran on Wednesday to "get smart soon" and accept strict controls on its nuclear program, as a US naval blockade tightened pressure on Iran's economy. Oil executives were told in a meeting with Trump that the blockade could last months, an official said. This followed reports that the president rejected Iran's latest offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. "Iran can't get their act together," Trump stated, without providing further details. The blockade has pushed global oil prices to $119 per barrel, raising concerns about energy costs for consumers and businesses worldwide.