Iran warns US blockade is a vengeful act harming America and global economy

Tehran has said that threats by US President Donald Trump to impose a “naval blockade” on Iran amount to an illegal war that cannot be won through revengeful actions against the global economy.

In a post on X, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said such a move would ultimately harm the United States itself. 

He added: “Can an illegal ‘war of choice’ be won through a ‘revenge of choice’ against the global economy?! Is it ever worthwhile to cut off one’s nose to spite one’s face?!”

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Iran and the United States said on Sunday that talks held in Islamabad had ended without a final agreement to end the war, with both sides exchanging blame for the failure to reach a deal.

In the early hours of Wednesday, 8th April, Washington and Tehran announced a two-week truce mediated by Pakistan, ahead of broader negotiations aimed at ending the war, which began on 28 February.

On Sunday, Trump said the US Navy would begin imposing a blockade “on all vessels attempting to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz”.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) also announced plans to enforce a naval blockade on Iran starting Monday morning.

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