Mohsen Rezaei, the new head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, warned on social media that no oil would be exported through the Strait of Hormuz or from anywhere in the Persian Gulf if what he called an economic war continues. The warning was reported on August 24, 2026, by Amardesh Online, citing Press TV.

Rezaei said Iran would regard any country’s participation in or support for the United States’ economic war against the Iranian people as a war crime. His statement linked potential restrictions on oil exports directly to the continuation of the economic conflict described in his post.

Iran had previously said that regional security and management of the Strait of Hormuz must remain under the control of coastal countries. It also said countries that establish US bases or assist US activities would be held accountable. The source does not specify what measures Iran would take, or provide a timetable for any disruption to oil exports or shipping.