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'Not a Single Drop of Oil Will Be Exported': Iran Threatens 'Economic War' over Hormuz's Control

Tehran says the pressure will fail as the United States prepares new sanctions and oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz rises 27%, analysts said.

  • On Monday, Iran threatened an 'economic war' by halting oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz, protesting Washington's pledge to impose the toughest financial penalties in history against Iranian leadership.
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and President Donald Trump promised an 'ECONOMIC D-DAY' last week, pledging measures that have 'never been seen' to exert pressure on Iran after nearly 50 years of US sanctions.
  • Oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz averages between 8 million and 9 million barrels per day as tankers attempt 'dark transits' through the waterway. The US military reported 70 commercial ships were redirected on Sunday due to the blockade.
  • Vowing to 'neutralize the economic war,' Mohsen Rezaei, hardline leader of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, threatened to halt all oil exports if any country supports US sanctions. Rezaei warned such participation would be regarded as 'an act of war.'
  • President Donald Trump claimed he views the Strait of Hormuz as 'American territory' during a South Carolina rally on Friday, saying he plans to declare it a US territory soon after defeating Iran. He characterized the conflict as 'a little detour.
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There is currently no fighting in the Iran war. Washington wants to bring Tehran to its knees economically. Iran is self-confident – and threatens the US and its allies with consequences.

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Here you will find information on the topic "The situation at a glance". Read now "Iran warns USA of economic war - and threatens Gulf states".

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Herald & Review broke the news on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
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