Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary told state-affiliated Fars News that continued U.S. maritime blockades and actions he described as instigating war could not only further restrict transit through the Strait of Hormuz but also close other straits and shipping lanes, which he warned would hit the global economy, energy markets and U.S. voters.

2026-08-01

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary told state-affiliated Fars News that continued U.S. maritime blockades and actions he described as instigating war could not only further restrict transit through the Strait of Hormuz but also close other straits and shipping lanes, which he warned would hit the global economy, energy markets and U.S. voters.