Iran threatens ports in Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman as US declares blockade

Iran threatened ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman after the US announced a blockade on Iran's ports and coastline.

Published:13th Apr, 2026 at 2:52 PM

Cairo | Iran threatened ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman after the US announced a blockade on Iran's ports and coastline.

"Security in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman is either for everyone or for no one," according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, IRIB.

"No port in the region will be safe," the Iranian military said.

Iran threatens ports in Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman as US declares blockade

Iran threatened ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman after the US announced a blockade on Iran's ports and coastline.

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