Iran Declares Gulf Ports Must Be Open to All or None, Warns of Retaliation

Iran’s armed forces say the U.S. blockade of its ports is illegal and amounts to piracy. They warn that any threat to Iran’s port security will endanger all vessels in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. In a statement via state media, Iran outlined a “permanent mechanism” to control the Strait of Hormuz—enforcing existing restrictions indefinitely. It said enemy-affiliated ships will be barred, while others must follow Iranian military regulations to pass. The armed forces called defending Iran’s waters a natural and legal duty. They pledged decisive action to secure their ports and national interests, even after hostilities end.

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