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Iran says US blockade of its ports is an 'act of war'

Apr 21, 2026, 19:24 GMT+1Updated: 22:37 GMT+1

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that US blockade of Iranian ports was an act of war and a violation of the ceasefire.

“Blockading Iranian ports is an act of war and thus a violation of the ceasefire,” Araghchi said in a post on X.

“Striking a commercial vessel and taking its crew hostage is an even greater violation,” he added.

“Iran knows how to neutralize restrictions, how to defend its interests, and how to resist bullying,” Araghchi said.

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