Iran has warned that it will intensify its closure of the Strait of Hormuz and potentially block other key maritime passages if the United States maintains its naval blockade on Iranian ports and vessels.
The threat, reported by Spanish financial daily Expansión, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing maritime standoff between Tehran and Washington.
The warning comes amid heightened tensions, with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) previously threatening to shut down all export corridors benefiting the US and its allies.
Iranian armed forces have also issued direct warnings that any unauthorized US interference in the Strait of Hormuz would trigger a swift military response.
The latest statement suggests Tehran is preparing to expand its leverage beyond the critical chokepoint that handles roughly a fifth of global oil trade.
Markets are reacting to the heightened risk of broader shipping disruptions.