Iranian media outlets have reported that Tehran is threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz to shipping traffic once again if the United States continues its naval blockade. An Iranian security source stated that the blockade directly violates the recent ceasefire agreements.
Iranian authorities warned that shutting down this critical maritime route could severely endanger recent regional peace efforts. Previously, following a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, the passage of commercial vessels through the strait had been temporarily permitted.
However, the US President has maintained that the blockade on Iranian ports will not be lifted until a comprehensive peace treaty is officially signed. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital global energy transit route, and its closure would trigger massive economic consequences worldwide.
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