Iran President Says US Naval Blockade ‘Doomed to Fail’

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday said a US naval blockade on Iranian ports would deepen disruptions in the Gulf and would fail to achieve its targets.

“Any attempt to impose a maritime blockade or restrictions is contrary to international law… and is doomed to fail,” Pezeshkian said in a statement.

He added that such measures would “not only fail to enhance regional security, but are in fact a source of tension and a disruption to lasting stability in the Gulf”.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump urged Iran to expedite a deal to permanently end the war, as diplomatic efforts stall and Washington’s blockade of Iranian ports reflects increasingly severe economic repercussions, most notably soaring oil prices. Brent crude rose to over $124 a barrel on Thursday, its highest level since early 2022. AFP