Iran's Security Chief Says U.S. Moves Increase Likelihood of Strait of Hormuz Closure

Saturday, August 01, 2026

SAEDNEWS: Iran warned that continued U.S. military actions could tighten restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz and potentially expand them to other key maritime chokepoints.

Iran's Security Chief Says U.S. Moves Increase Likelihood of Strait of Hormuz Closure

According to Saednews, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, stated that if the United States continues its naval blockade, Iran may tighten restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz and potentially affect other strategic maritime chokepoints.

According to his statement, such actions could have significant consequences for the global economy, energy markets, and American voters.

The Strait of Hormuz has remained closed to commercial shipping since the earlier stages of the conflict. Iranian officials have maintained that the waterway will stay closed until U.S. military involvement in the area comes to an end.