The Iranian regime issued a strong warning against the United States. He assured that it could prevent maritime trade on key routes if the blockade on its ports continues.
The threat points directly to the Strait of Hormuz, a road through which about 20% of the world's oil circulates. The escalation increases tension in a region central to the global economy.
Iran tightens its stance against the blockade
General Ali Abdolahi, commander of the Jatam al Anbiya Headquarters, warned that the Iranian Armed Forces
will act if Washington maintains the maritime encirclement.According to its statements, Iran will not allow exports or imports in the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman or the Red Sea. The warning marks a critical point in the conflict.
From Tehran, they consider that the blockade is an “illegal action”. They also maintain that it violates the ceasefire in force for two weeks
.
United States is moving forward with the blockade
The United States Central Command confirmed that it has begun the blockade of Iranian ports. As reported, the measure succeeded in paralyzing the country's maritime trade
.The decision is part of the strategy of pressure against the Iranian regime in the context of the conflict that began at the end of February.
Days before, the Revolutionary Guard had already warned that it would respond to the presence of military ships in the area.
