Iran warns sanction-enforcing nations face Hormuz 'difficulties'
Brig. Gen. Akrami Nia said countries enforcing US sanctions against Iran will 'certainly face difficulties' in transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to semi-official media, as Washington's naval blockade of the waterway continues despite a temporary pause on military operations.
Iran issues Hormuz warning
Iranian army spokesman Brigadier General Akrami Nia on Sunday warned that nations enforcing US sanctions against Tehran will "certainly face difficulties" traversing the Strait of Hormuz, saying the enemy failed to achieve its objectives in the two-month war. "None of the enemy's objectives were achieved," Akrami Nia said in a statement carried by the semi-official Tasnim news agency, noting that Iran's political balance was "not disrupted" despite sustained military pressure.
Conflict background
The conflict began on February 28 when the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iranian targets, prompting retaliation against Israel and US allies in the Gulf. The offensive triggered the closure of the strategic waterway — a vital artery for global oil shipments — while a ceasefire took effect on April 8 following Pakistani mediation, though subsequent talks in Islamabad failed to secure a permanent settlement.
US naval operations
Trump later extended the truce without a set deadline, shifting focus toward diplomatic efforts while Washington maintains pressure on Tehran. Since April 13, the US has enforced a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime traffic through the Hormuz, disrupting energy shipments and raising concerns about global supply chains.
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Trump announced Tuesday that American forces will temporarily pause "Project Freedom," an operation designed to restore commercial navigation, though the blockade against Iranian shipping will remain "in full force and effect," the US president stated.
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