Iran business leader admits U.S. blockade will inflict more economic damage than war, and the 'worst thing that could happen' is trying to evade it

(Credit: U.S. Navy)

President Donald Trump is doubling down on wielding economic pressure to squeeze Iran as his military options dwindle, and Tehran’s business community warned the naval blockade will cause far-reaching harm.

In an interview with Iran’s Khabar Online outlet, the head of the Iran-China Joint Chamber of Commerce said “the consequences of the blockade far outweigh those of a direct war.”