Iranian lawmaker says Tehran will soon end US naval blockade in Persian Gulf
Iranian parliamentarian Amir Hayat-Moghadam warned that Iran will shortly break the United States' naval blockade in the Persian Gulf, noting that US ships are within range of Iranian missiles and drones.
Amir Hayat-Moghadam, chair of the parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, told ICANA that Iran plans to terminate the US maritime blockade in the Persian Gulf. He said American vessels operate inside the strike range of Iranian missile and drone systems and that Tehran's strategy has shifted toward a more deterrent stance. The comment hints at a rapid change in regional security, though no exact timetable was provided.
Why it matters
The claim suggests a possible escalation in a key maritime corridor, affecting global oil flow and regional security.
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