Iran will close the Red Sea if the United States continues its naval blockade.
Iran warned it could extend maritime pressure beyond the Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea, Gulf of Oman, and Persian Gulf if U.S. blockade measures continue.
Officials signaled that restrictions on Iranian shipping could trigger broader impacts on regional trade routes, raising concerns over wider disruption.
Despite ongoing pressure, maritime activity linked to Iran is still continuing in parts of the region.