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Iran, Houthis To Shut Down Red Sea If U.S. Continues Hormuz Blockade | Iran BREAKING

Iran, Houthis To Shut Down Red Sea If U.S. Continues Hormuz Blockade | Iran BREAKING

Iran issues a strong wa ing to the United States following a naval blockade on its ports. Tehran has threatened to block critical global shipping routes, including the Red Sea, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Persian Gulf, if U.S. pressure continues. Iran’s military says any disruption to its oil tankers or commercial vessels will trigger decisive retaliation, raising fears of a wider maritime conflict. The crisis escalated after U.S.-Iran talks collapsed in Pakistan, leading to fresh military wa ings and conce s over global oil supply and trade disruption. Despite the blockade, reports suggest Iranian ships are still moving through key waterways, signaling defiance and increasing uncertainty over what happens next. Could this standoff spiral into a major global crisis?

Video Published On: Thursday, Apr 16, 2026, 12:01 [IST]
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