April 30, 2026, 22:15 GMT
Iran has denounced the ongoing U.S. blockade of its maritime trade routes, labeling the siege of American-controlled ports as “intolerable” and a direct assault on its sovereignty. Tehran vowed to resist any further tightening of restrictions, framing the blockade as economic warfare. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is said to be considering military options to reinforce the blockade, a move that risks escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and beyond. The standoff underscores the fragile balance between U.S. pressure tactics and Iran’s defiance, with global energy markets bracing for renewed volatility.
(Source – Al Jazeera)
—Agencies
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