Iran warns against Persian Gulf blockades and blames US Israel for rising insecurity

Published on 4 May 2026

Iran says it guards the Strait of Hormuz

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has rejected any foreign control of the Persian Gulf, warning that maritime blockades aimed at Iran will not stand. He said Iran, through its forces, safeguards the Strait of Hormuz and regional security while attributing worsening insecurity to the United States and Israel. The IRGC also weighed in on shifts in US strategy.

Iran rejects foreign control over the Persian Gulf
Pe zeshkian warns against maritime blockades targeting Iran
Iran claims it safeguards the Strait of Hormuz and regional security
Iran blames the US and Israel for escalating insecurity

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Iran warns against Persian Gulf blockades and blames US Israel for rising insecurity

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