Iran threatens to block key shipping lanes if US naval blockade continues

Iran has threatened to block the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz if the United States continues a naval blockade. The warning came from Iran's military and an adviser to the Supreme Leader, who said US ships could be sunk if the Strait of Hormuz is 'policed'.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned the US against creating maritime insecurity in the region. The threats specifically target the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, and the Red Sea, which are critical global shipping routes for oil and other goods.