Iran’s military has warned that it may close trade routes in the Red Sea if the United States continues its naval blockade around Iranian ports. The statement was broadcast on Iran’s state television, where Ali Abdollahi, head of the Central Command Center of Iran’s armed forces, declared that the Islamic Republic’s military would not allow any imports or exports through the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, or the Red Sea.

Abdollahi described the U.S. naval blockade as a violation of the ceasefire and said Iran would take decisive action to protect its national sovereignty and interests. The warning marks an escalation in tensions between Tehran and Washington over maritime control and regional security.

The statement, reported by Al Jazeera, underscores Iran’s readiness to expand its response beyond the Persian Gulf, potentially affecting global trade routes if the standoff continues.