Iran Threatens Full Hormuz Blockade Over US Sanctions

Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohsen Rezaei warned that US economic sanctions could trigger a full Iranian military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, adding that Washington has received a clear warning about new Iranian missiles. The threat escalates rhetoric but remains unverified; a blockade would disrupt roughly 20% of global oil transit. This marks a sharp escalation in the US-Iran standoff, with direct implications for energy markets and regional security.