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Iran has issued a strong warning over the United States’ naval blockade, saying it could move to shut down shipping across key international routes, including the Red Sea, if the restrictions persist.
The warning came from Ali Abdollahi, head of Iran’s military central command centre, who said any attempt to choke the country’s exports would be met with firm action.
He said the blockade, which targets Iranian commercial vessels and oil tankers, risks escalating tensions and could undermine ongoing ceasefire efforts.
“The powerful armed forces of the Islamic Republic will not allow any exports or imports to continue in the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman, and the Red Sea,” Abdollahi said.
He added that Iran would “act decisively to defend its national sovereignty and its interests”.
The US imposed the blockade earlier this week after talks between both sides in Pakistan ended without a deal, further deepening the standoff.
Despite the move, maritime data suggests that some vessels departing Iranian ports have continued to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, raising questions about how effective the blockade has been.
Iranian media also reported that commercial shipping from southern ports has continued, with vessels heading to different parts of the world within the past 24 hours.
The situation is now drawing global attention, as any disruption along the Red Sea and nearby routes could affect oil flows and international trade on a large scale.
