US Announces Largest Financial Blockade Against Iran as Tehran Threatens Hormuz Closure

mesoiraq - The US Department of the Treasury has announced the launch of the largest financial blockade ever targeting Iran, aiming to cut off all economic lifelines sustaining the regime. US officials warned that third-party nations acting as financial conduits for Tehran will face direct consequences and global isolation, adding that any military targeting of US forces or Gulf allies will draw a swift and firm response. In response, Iranian security officials warned that the continuation of this economic warfare could prompt Iran to block all oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that participating in US sanctions will be viewed as an act of aggression.