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Iran threatens action over US naval blockade

Iran has warned that the Strait of Hormuz is not safe as long as the US maintains a naval blockade. The country claims that such a blockade is an act of aggression, citing a UN resolution. Iran has stated that it will take action if the US continues to violate international law.

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The essential points

  1. 01Iran considers US naval blockade an act of aggression
  2. 02US blockade makes Strait of Hormuz an unsafe waterway
  3. 03Iran threatens to take action if US continues blockade
  4. 04Iran cites UN resolution 3314 in its claim
The full brief

Iran has warned that the Strait of Hormuz is not safe as long as the US maintains a naval blockade. The country claims that such a blockade is an act of aggression, citing a UN resolution. Iran has stated that it will take action if the US continues to violate international law.