Iran says coastal attack will lead to full Gulf closure and mine-laying

Iran says coastal attack will lead to full Gulf closure and mine-laying An attack on Iran's southern coast and islands will lead to Gulf routes being cut with the laying of sea mines, the country's Defence Council said on Monday, according to state media. The US is considering plans to occupy or blockade Iran's Kharg Island, the country's main oil export hub, to pressure Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping, according to Axios. "Any attempt to attack Iran's coasts or islands will cause all access r

Localisation: Tehran, Iran, Middle East
Source: Middle East Eye
Categorie: security
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:19:14 +0000