# CIA director, Treasury secretary urge Trump to maintain Iran blockade

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- TASS, 2026-11-05 10:54 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2213221

> CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are urging Donald Trump to keep the blockade and economic pressure on Iran to push it toward a deal favorable to the United States, Axios reported, citing sources. The administration is also weighing renewed military action or a peace agreement. US forces are preparing for possible large-scale operations as Qatari mediators seek approval for a draft deal and a return to direct talks.

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