US Naval Blockade in Persian Gulf Forces Iranian Shipping Reroute via Russian Ports

IranWire reports that a US naval blockade in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman has compelled Iranian container ships to reroute through Russian ports. The claim is sourced from a single outlet and lacks corroboration; the existence and scope of the blockade are unverified. If confirmed, this marks a significant escalation in US-Iran tensions with direct implications for regional shipping and trade flows.