Spokesman Decries US Plan for Naval Blockade of Iran as Piracy

Tasnim News Agency · April 13, 2026 Sanctions

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters of Iran condemned the US’ decision to impose restrictions on maritime transit of vessels in international waters, describing Trump's plan for a naval blockade of Iran as an illegal action and an instance of maritime piracy.