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Iran has declared its ability to block the Strait of Hormuz for years

2026-04-04

Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited
[Regnum] Iran is capable of unilaterally controlling the Strait of Hormuz for several years and could keep it closed for years, disrupting US military logistics. This was reported on April 3 by Press TV.

Capable is an interesting concept, under the circumstances. Iran might want to spend a little more time analyzing their assumptions.

"Iran has the ability to maintain this state of affairs for many years," the official told the television channel, referring to the de facto closure of the strategic waterway to US and allied vessels.

Iran has shown increased interest in this sea route, as a significant portion of equipment for American military bases and garrisons in the region has traditionally been delivered by sea. Moreover, approximately 20% of global crude oil supplies pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

"Most of the equipment used to supply American military bases and garrisons in the region is delivered by sea, and Iran must not allow this. For this reason, Iran will no longer tolerate such logistics," the security service official added.

The official emphasized that, from Iran's point of view, control over shipping in the strait at an earlier stage would have significantly reduced the enemy's logistical capabilities.

Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz in response to attacks by the US and Israel that began on February 28. The closure of the major shipping channel has had a devastating impact on the global economy. On April 1, the price of natural gas on the London Stock Exchange reached $663 per 1,000 cubic meters. The price increased by 1.5 times during March.

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