Article Summary

An Iranian official is warning that Iran may respond with military force if the U.S. continues its naval blockade of Iranian ports, calling the blockade an act of war and threatening that the Gulf of Oman could become a 'graveyard' for American warships. The article describes escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, including past airstrikes, retaliatory attacks, and disruptions to shipping, as both sides reject diplomatic compromises. It includes Iran's perspective that its actions are defensive, while showing how U.S. rhetoric and actions are being interpreted in Tehran.