According to Xinhua citing RIA Novosti, Iran said a U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could violate the ceasefire agreement, while its armed forces are prepared to respond if needed.
Iran said a U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could break the ceasefire agreement, according to comments made on April 16 by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei and reported by Xinhua citing RIA Novosti. The new statement sharpens Iran’s earlier warnings about maritime pressure by explicitly linking a potential U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz to the ceasefire and stating that Iran’s armed forces are prepared to take necessary action. The development adds the Strait of Hormuz to prior concerns over disruption affecting Iranian shipping and broader regional trade routes.