TEHRAN, Iran: The military of Iran stated on Saturday, April 25, 2026, that it will initiate a response against the United States if the blockade of Iranian ports is maintained.
Okay News reports that the military’s central command, Khatam Al-Anbiya, released a statement through the state-run media outlet IRIB detailing its position on the maritime operations.
The command referred to the blockade as “banditry” and “piracy” and said that if “the invading US military continues blockading, banditry, and piracy in the region, they should be certain that they will face a response from Iran’s powerful armed forces”.
The military organization said, “We are ready and determined, while monitoring the behaviour and movements of enemies,” to close the published release.

