13.04.2026 13:30
A clear warning came from Iran to the US just hours before the blockade. Tehran described Trump's Hormuz plan as a "bluff," while sending the message, "we can activate our other cards." Iranian officials also stated that if their ports are targeted, no port in the region will be safe. Tensions have reached a peak in the critical energy corridor.
The U.S. plan for a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz has escalated tensions in the region, while Iran has issued a series of stern statements. The Tehran administration signaled new moves against a possible intervention.
“THIS IS A BLUFF, WE WILL REVEAL OUR OTHER CARDS IF NECESSARY” Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security Commission, Ibrahim Azizi, described U.S. President Donald Trump's blockade statements as “a bluff far from reality.” Azizi made an implicit threat to Washington, saying, “Maybe we will reveal our other cards.”
“NO PORT WILL BE SAFE” In another statement from Iran, a strong response was given to the U.S. naval blockade initiative. It was warned that “no port in the region will be safe” if Iranian ports in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman are targeted.
Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security Commission Ibrahim Azizi THE U.S. HAD SET A TIME FOR THE BLOCKADE U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the naval blockade against Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz would begin today at 5:00 PM. This step came after the failure of U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad.
GLOBAL ENERGY LINE IN DANGER About 20% of the global oil supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical energy transit points. A potential conflict in the region brings the risk of sharp increases in oil prices and global economic fluctuations.
TENSIONS ARE RISING While many countries, including China, are calling for the parties to “stay calm,” the mutual stern statements between the U.S. and Iran are increasing concerns that the crisis may escalate.