Iranian military to block all trades in Red Sea, Gulf, Sea of Oman if US blockade continues
*Vows to treat any threat to its ships as ceasefire violations
According to Iranian officials, the ongoing blockade would be viewed as a violation of the current ceasefire, with any threat to Iranian vessels described as a potential trigger for escalation.
Iran’s military has warned it could disrupt maritime trade across key waterways—including the Red Sea, the Gulf, and the Sea of Oman—if the United States continues its naval blockade of Iranian shipping.
According to Iranian officials, the ongoing blockade would be viewed as a violation of the current ceasefire, with any threat to Iranian vessels described as a potential trigger for escalation.
The warning comes amid rising tensions after the U.S. deployed thousands of troops and multiple naval assets to enforce restrictions on vessels linked to Iran, a move that has already forced several ships to turn back.
Tehran has previously signaled that if its maritime trade is obstructed, it may respond by targeting broader regional shipping routes, raising concerns over global energy supply and trade disruptions.
