Iran repeats warning on US blockade

Iran's Foreign Ministry says a US naval blockade violates the ceasefire and will be met with an appropriate response.

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Iran's Foreign Ministry has issued a new statement declaring that the US naval blockade constitutes a violation of the ceasefire. The ministry asserted that Iran cannot be blockaded and will take necessary measures in response. This warning, echoed by the IRGC Cyber Corps, reinforces Tehran's position that the blockade is an act of bad faith.

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The IRGC Cyber Corps has echoed the Foreign Ministry's warning, amplifying the message.

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e/eineurope · topic · T-00378cycle Friday, 17 April 2026 at 20:10 UTC · first reported 17 Apr