Iran Issues Stark Warning Over U.S. Naval Blockade

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Iran has warned the world that it cannot and would not guarantee safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz if the United States continues to attempt to restrict Tehran’s oil exports. Following a weekend of twists and turns and escalating tensions, Iran’s First Vice President, Mohammad-Reza Aref, early on Monday said that security at the Strait of Hormuz comes at a cost. “The security of the Strait of Hormuz is not free. One cannot restrict Iran’s oil exports while expecting free security for others,”…

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Original article published by OilPrice.com on April 20, 2026.
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