The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council warned that continuation of the US maritime blockade could lead to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and other strategic waterways.
According to a statement carried by state broadcaster IRIB, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr said continued US “provocations” would not only further restrict the key Strait of Hormuz but also result in the closure of other maritime chokepoints.
He warned that the consequences of Washington’s actions would be borne by “the global economy, the energy market, and American voters,” likely pointing to looming US congressional elections this November, where higher prices and the unpopular war are top issues.
