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Iranian President Condemns US Naval Blockade

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Iran may take escalatory steps including targeting US maritime vessels with missiles or drones if maritime blockades continue. The source claims the Strait of Hormuz will enter a new era that provides economic benefits to Gulf countries. The analysis, cited by Axios, states the blockade began on the 13th of last month. At least 53 million barrels of Iranian crude oil are currently stuck on tankers in the Gulf. The Pentagon stated that non-military targets in Iran have been underestimated, noting 1,701 casualties including 24 children. The blockade is described as a military response to Iran potentially opening maritime passages without specific conditions required by the Revolutionary Guard. There are suggestions of potential under-the-table agreements with the United States.

Iran may take escalatory steps including targeting US maritime vessels with missiles or drones if maritime blockades continue. The source claims the Strait of Hormuz will enter a new era that provides economic benefits to Gulf countries. The analysis, cited by Axios, states the blockade began on the 13th of last month. At least 53 million barrels of Iranian crude oil are currently stuck on tankers in the Gulf. The Pentagon stated that non-military targets in Iran have been underestimated, noting 1,701 casualties including 24 children. The blockade is described as a military response to Iran potentially opening maritime passages without specific conditions required by the Revolutionary Guard. There are suggestions of potential under-the-table agreements with the United States. Recent reports suggest the US President may initiate a land blockade on borders connecting Iran to neighboring countries. The blockade is causing a reduction in foreign currency reserves and disrupting the supply of chemical components for water treatment and essential medicines. The President warned that these pressures will ultimately fall on the civilian population. The administration claims the blockade could potentially disrupt up to 20 percent of global energy supplies. The remarks follow statements from Senator Rubio regarding the regime's use of economic warfare.

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Al Jazeera Arabic

“هذا يعني أن إيران زاهبة بالتجاه خطوة قد تودي إلى عودة الحد... إذا كان فعلاً هذا هو الأمر إلى هذا الحد خانقًا فأن إيران حكمًا ستتجه إلى خيارات تصعيدية تتعلق بدايةً بإمّا باستهداف القطع البحرية الأمريكية”

Sky News Arabia Radio

“the United States will not withdraw from the confrontation with Iran until we end the war in an optimal way... Iranians do not adhere to the agreement we need”

CLS Finance China

“特朗普称已摧毁伊朗核能力”

CLS Finance China

“伊朗总统表示美国海上封锁不可容忍 特朗普称已摧毁伊朗核能力”

CNR Voice of China

“与伊朗敌对行动已经结束 以色列官員稱能否移除伊朗農鎖 能否移除伊朗農鎖油是戰事成敗關鍵 沒以一戰火會否重燃”

Radio Mayak

“Иран готов сделать шаг навстречу с Соединенным Штатом, открыть армузский пролив, в обмен на смягчение санкций и прекращение блокады иранских портов.”

W Radio Mexico

“En una carta dirigida a los líderes parlamentarios, Trump señaló que no ha habido intercambio de disparos entre las fuerzas de Estados Unidos y las de Irán desde el 7 de abril de 2026.”

Radio Observador

“Donald Trump informou o Congresso norte-americano de que as hostilidades no Irão terminaram. É um anúncio do presidente norte-americano feito através de duas cartas enviadas aos líderes das duas câmeras do Congresso, acontece ao fim das 60 dias de guerra.”

RTP Antena 1

“os Estados Unidos estão a vencer no Irão. É simples estamos a vencer, se fosse uma luta, os iranianos iriam interromper.”

BBC Radio 4

“President Trump has said he's had a conversation with Iran.”

CNR Voice of China

“国防部继续调整在美军中央司令部责任区相关国家的军事部署态势,以应对伊朗及其地区代理人的威胁。美国媒体说特朗普上述说法,实际上规避了5月1号这一法律最后期限”

CLS Finance China

“伊朗总统表示美国海上封锁不可容忍”

RFE/RL Radio Farda

“one of the points that has been raised is that in the Persian Gulf we are facing a semi-blockade system.”

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