Iran will further tighten Hormuz if US naval blockade continues, top official says
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-08-01 13:16 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 92
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Middle East, Iran
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A top official of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has warned that if the US continues with its naval blockade on Tehran's ports, it will further seal the Strait of Hormuz and block other strategic passages, according to IRNA.
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