Multiple reports say top Iranian officials have informed the Supreme Leader that a U.S. naval blockade is crushing Iran’s economy. The accounts describe the briefing as part of internal discussions about the economic impact of U.S. pressure, with officials citing growing domestic vulnerabilities and the strains caused by restricted maritime access. The reports also connect the internal messaging to renewed U.S. interest in reimposing or tightening such a blockade, noting that U.S. political timing could influence negotiations. On the U.S. side, the reporting frames the move as linked to broader efforts to press Iran on outstanding issues through sanctions and related enforcement. On the Iranian side, the coverage emphasizes that economic and political fragilities shape the incentives for reaching an agreement. Taken together, the articles indicate that Iran’s leadership is acknowledging significant economic damage from the blockade, while both Washington and Tehran are described as facing pressures that could drive them toward a deal. The specific details of what was said, and any confirmed policy decisions by the U.S. government, are not fully specified in the available excerpts.