Afghanistan, April 16 -- Iran warned it could disrupt Gulf trade routes if the United States maintains its naval blockade around the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions.
Iran has warned it could disrupt major shipping routes if the United States continues what it describes as a naval blockade of its ports, according to media reports. The warning raises concerns about the security of maritime trade across the Red Sea, the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.
A military adviser, cited by international media, said Tehran could respond to any U.S. move to monitor the Strait of Hormuz. The adviser warned that Iranian forces could target American vessels in the strategic waterway, despite an ongoing ceasefire between the two sides.
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