Iran reviews US proposal: Blockade chokes Iran’s oil trade, pushes regime to the brink Last updated: May 09, 2026 | 15:56 This US Navy handout photo released on May 7, 2026 by US Central Command Public Affairs, shows the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) implementing a maritime blockade against the Iran-flagged crude oil tanker vessel Stream while the latter was attempting to sail toward an Iranian port, on April 26, 2026. AFP As US-Iran talks continue to stall and regional tensions intensify, uncertainty surrounding Iran’s political and economic future deepens.  Recent diplomatic efforts have some progress, but both sides remain divided over key security and strategic issues, while clashes and pressure campaigns continue to destabilise the region.…