A defiant Iran on Monday accused the US of “piracy” following President Trump’s vow to block the Strait of Hormuz — as the regime taunted that the looming blockade would soon make Americans “nostalgic” for $4 gas.
Iran’s armed forces claimed Trump’s threat to block Iranian ports and restrict vessels in international waters from 10 a.m. ET was illegal and the Islamic Republic would decisively implement a “permanent mechanism” to control the critical oil chokepoint.
“The criminal actions of America in restricting maritime transit in international waters are illegal and constitute piracy,” an Iranian Armed Forces spokesperson said.
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