Middle East war live: Iran threatens to disrupt Gulf trade in response to US naval blockade

Iran's military threatens to choke off vital Gulf trade routes in retaliation for a US naval blockade, as President Trump claims the conflict is nearing its end. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Middle East war live: Iran threatens to disrupt Gulf trade in response to US naval blockade

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In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing Middle East conflict, the leader of Iran's joint military command issued a stark threat on Wednesday, vowing to halt all commercial trade in the strategically vital Gulf region unless the United States lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports. The warning, delivered as US warships continue to enforce the embargo, directly challenges the security of one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints for global oil shipments. The confrontation unfolded on the same day US President Donald Trump declared in a televised interview that the war with Iran was "very close to over," creating a stark juxtaposition between diplomatic rhetoric and military brinkmanship. The Iranian threat targets the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow passageway between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf through which approximately one-fifth of the world's oil passes. Any significant disruption to shipping in this corridor would have immediate and severe consequences for global energy markets, likely triggering a spike in oil prices and threatening the economic stability of nations dependent on Gulf hydrocarbons. Iran's military has historically possessed the asymmetric naval capability—including fast-attack craft, mines, and anti-ship missiles—to harass commercial traffic, making this threat a credible and potent lever against international pressure. The current crisis stems from the US naval blockade, a punitive measure that has effectively sealed off Iran's major ports, crippling its ability to export oil and import goods. This economic stranglehold represents the latest and most severe phase of a prolonged standoff, intensifying the severe sanctions regime already in place. The blockade has plunged Iran's economy deeper into crisis, creating a sense of national siege that the Iranian military command is now leveraging to justify its retaliatory posture, framing its threat as a necessary defensive response to American aggression. President Trump's assertion that the conflict is nearly concluded appears disconnected from the escalating tensions on the water. His comments, broadcast Wednesday, suggest a belief that maximum economic and military...

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