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Iran Warns of Attacks on All Gulf Nations if Shipping Lanes Threatened After US Blockade

From Liberty Times · (2d ago) Chinese Critical tone

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Iran has threatened to attack all Persian Gulf countries if its shipping lanes are threatened, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The warning follows a US announcement of a blockade on maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports, which Iran has labeled as

The situation in the Strait of Hormuz is becoming increasingly volatile, with Iran issuing a stark warning that it will retaliate against all Persian Gulf nations if its shipping hubs are threatened. This comes in direct response to the United States' declaration of a blockade on maritime traffic accessing Iranian ports. Iran's armed forces stated that "either everyone is safe, or no one is safe" in the Persian Gulf region, characterizing the US blockade as an act of "piracy." This aggressive stance underscores Iran's determination to maintain control over the critical waterway, a move that could have significant global economic repercussions given that one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas is transported through the strait.

The ports in the Persian Gulf region "will either be safe for everyone, or no one will be safe."

— Iranian armed forcesIn a statement following the US blockade announcement, Iran's armed forces issued a warning about the security of Persian Gulf ports.

The Iranian military's latest rhetoric suggests a readiness to resume attacks on Gulf states should the US enforce a complete blockade of vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports. This potential escalation is particularly concerning due to the implications for US-China relations, as China is a major importer of Iranian oil. The conflict, which began on February 28th, has already led to the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil and gas prices to surge, with no clear resolution in sight. A recent two-week ceasefire announced on April 7th collapsed on April 11th, prompting President Trump to impose the blockade and threaten renewed military action if Iran retaliates.

US threats to blockade Hormuz are "piracy."

— Iranian armed forcesIran's armed forces condemned the US blockade as an act of piracy.

Iran's defiant posture and the US response have pushed the situation to the brink, a dangerous "game of brinkmanship" where crises are escalated to force concessions. The international community watches with bated breath as the standoff intensifies, with the potential for widespread conflict and severe disruption to global energy markets. The Iranian statement about permanently controlling the key shipping route, even after a war, signals a long-term strategic objective that further complicates the already tense geopolitical landscape.

Iran still plans to permanently control this key shipping route, even after the war.

— Iranian armed forcesThe statement highlighted Iran's long-term strategic intentions regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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