Iran Warns Against US Naval Blockade
Iran condemned the US bid to impose a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, questioning whether a “revenge of choice” against the global economy can be an option to win an unlawful “war of choice".
Writing on X on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei asked, “Can an illegal ‘war of choice’ be won through a ‘revenge of choice’ against the global economy?!”
The comment came as the US military claimed it began its blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports, with President Donald Trump warning that any attack ships will be “immediately eliminated” if they try to break it.In a statement on Monday, Iran’s military warned any threat to the ports would trigger a broader regional response, declaring that no port in the Persian Gulf or the Sea of Oman would remain secure and stable if Iranian ports are targeted.The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has also warned that any endeavour by military vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz will be deemed a violation of the two-week ceasefire with the United States.The IRGC stressed it would give a firm response to such a violation.Iran has placed restrictions on passage through the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US-Israeli war that began in late February. Tehran has allowed vessels operated by friendly nations to pass through while barring ships affiliated with Washington and Tel Aviv and their supporters.
“Is it ever worthwhile to cut off one’s nose to spite one’s face?!” the Iranian spokesperson added.
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