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Iran military warns will block Red Sea if US naval blockade continues
Iran said it would disrupt Red Sea shipping if the U.S. blockade continues, as Central Command said 90% of its economy depends on sea trade.
- On Monday, U.S. Central Command began a blockade that halted all Iranian seaborne trade, affecting 90% of Iran's economy. Admiral Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, confirmed forces intercepted eight Iran-linked oil tankers within 36 hours.
- Following the collapse of weekend negotiations, Washington implemented the blockade, adding pressure despite potential for renewed diplomatic contact. The U.S. does not plan to renew a 30-day waiver of sanctions on Iranian oil expiring this week.
- Benchmark oil prices fell below US$100 for a second day as traders weighed diplomatic possibilities against wider conflict risks. One oil tanker reversed course toward the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting rapid changes for commercial traffic.
- Negotiators may return to Pakistan this week, with President Donald Trump crediting Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, for moderating discussions. Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism about pursuing a "grand bargain" despite persistent mutual mistrust.
- International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Grossi noted the duration of any uranium enrichment moratorium remains a political decision. Meanwhile, Israel continues attacking Lebanon while targeting Hezbollah, complicating broader regional peace efforts.
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Iran warns of escalation if US naval blockade continues
Tehran threatens to disrupt maritime traffic in the Red Sea and other key passages, claims U.S. is violating ceasefire by blockading Strait of Hormuz. By World Israel News Staff Iran has issued a warning to the United States over its ongoing naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, calling the move a violation of a temporary two-week ceasefire set to expire next week and threatening potential retaliation. The blockade — imposed by the U.S. Navy —…
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Iran threatens to shut down Gulf trade
Iran has threatened to disrupt Gulf trade unless the US lifts its naval blockade.
Iran explicitly threatens to lock the Red Sea in response to the American blockade of the Strait of Ormuz, risking an oil price surge, and by ricocheting prices at the pump.
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Iranian state media reported Wednesday that the commander of Iran’s joint military command warned that Iran would completely block exports and imports across the Persian Gulf region, the Sea of Oman, and the Red Sea if the United States did not lift its blockade on Iranian ports.
Iran threatens to halt Red Sea traffic in response to US military blockade of ports
Maj. Gen. Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi warned that Iran could shut down traffic in the Red Sea and other shipping lanes if the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues, state TV reported.
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