Tehran, April 30, 2026 (AFP) - Iran president says US naval blockade 'doomed to fail'

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2026-04-30

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday said a US naval blockade of Iranian ports would deepen disruptions in the Gulf and fail to achieve its objectives. "Any attempt to impose a maritime blockade or restrictions is contrary to international law... and is doomed to fail," Pezeshkian said in a statement. He added that such measures would "not only fail to enhance regional security, but are in fact a source of tension and a disruption to l......

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