Iran threatens Hormuz closure over US blockade

Iran has issued a new warning stating the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened if the United States continues its naval blockade. This statement comes as the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group has entered the region, signaling a potential escalation. The threat underscores the ongoing standoff over Iran's enriched uranium stockpile and maritime control. The US blockade remains in place despite recent ceasefire talks and low traffic through the strategic waterway.