US President Donald Trump has announced the enforcement of a land-based blockade against Iran, codenamed "Iron Gate", aimed at restricting the country's overland supply routes and financial flows.
Despite the move, Trump noted a low likelihood of resumed military strikes if progress is achieved in talks regarding Iran's nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
However, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivered a stern warning, cautioning that any renewed US aggression would trigger severe retaliation. Araghchi also urged Washington to accept Tehran's two-day proposal to facilitate the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian state media reported that the US military was responsible for explosions early Sunday on Qeshm Island. However, local authorities clarified that separate explosions reported in the port cities of Bandar Abbas and Sirik were the result of internal Iranian military operational activities.
-SA