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Iranian army spokesman Mohammad Akrami Nia announced that ships belonging to countries that abide by US sanctions on Tehran will face obstacles in crossing the Strait of Hormuz from now on. This statement came in a new escalation of tension between Iran and Western powers.
In a remarkable development that carries a direct threat to the global trade movement, Iranian Armed Forces Spokesman Mohammad Akrami Nia confirmed that his country will take strict measures against ships belonging to countries participating in the US sanctions regime. The semi-official Tasnim news agency quoted Akrami Nia as confirming that these measures will be applied immediately to all ships carrying the pens of countries committed to the economic embargo imposed on The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important waterways in the world, through which about a fifth of the world's oil production passes daily, making any threat to close it a serious concern for the global economy and energy markets. These statements come within the framework of the ongoing escalation between Tehran and Washington, as Iran seeks to pressure the international community to lift the economic sanctions imposed on it for years. This Iranian threat raises serious concerns The countries dependent on oil imports through this strategic strait, especially in light of the increasing geopolitical tensions in the region.
Source: Al-Wehda Al-Arabia News Portal
