Iran Threatens New Strait Closure Over Trump War Threats

Iran has warned it may close another major oil shipping route. This comes as former US President Donald Trump renews threats of military action against Iran. Ali Akbar Velayati, a top adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, issued the warning. He said Iran could block the Strait of Hormuz and "another strait." He did not name the second waterway. The threat is a response to Trump’s recent statements. Trump suggested the US could bomb Iranian power plants if he returns to office. Attacking civilian infrastructure is widely considered a war crime. Closing key straits would disrupt global oil supplies. This could cause a sharp rise in oil prices worldwide. Iran has long threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, through which about one-fifth of the world's oil passes. The new warning signals a potential escalation in Tehran’s strategy. It aims to deter US military action by threatening the global economy.